FAIRBAULT, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State University women's golf team closed its first tournament of the 2023-24 season on Tuesday afternoon shooting a final round 44-over-par 332, for a two-round total of 93-over 669, to place second at the six-team Maverick Invitational held at the Faribault Golf & Country Club.
 
Minnesota State won the team title with a 56-over 632 with MSU's Sammy Youngquist taking home medalist honors in the 43-player field with a 9-over 153.
 
SMSU's Jacqueline Gossen had a strong two rounds to pace the Mustangs carding a 13-over 157 to finish fourth overall. Gossen finished with an opening round 4-over 76 on Monday before closing with 9-over 81 on Tuesday.
 
Berkley Steffen shot a 9-over 81 on Tuesday and finished tied for 14^th overall with a 25-over 169. Ashley Trongard tied for 18^th overall with a 26-over 170, following a 10-over 82 on Tuesday. Lauryn Driscoll placed 24^th overall following a 16-over 88 in the final round to close at 31-over 175, while Danielle Podoll tied for 26^th at 33-over 177.
 
Meghan Pundsack played as an individual and tied for 14^th at 25-over 169. Isabella Jacobs tied for 22^nd with a 30-over 174, while Samantha Doherty was 34^th at 40-over 184.
 
SMSU returns to action on Sept. 5-6 at the Central Region Preview played at Adams Point Golf Club in Blue Springs, Mo.