Moorhead, Minn.– Gustavus shot a total team score of 327 to claim the championship of the Cobber Open on Friday at Wildflower Golf Course in Detroit Lakes, Minn. The Gusties were paced by Kimbra Kosak who tied for medalist honors with an 80. St. Ben’s senior golfer Kelly Kosak also fired an 80 to tie for the top individual spot.
Gustavus had four of its top five players finish in the top 15 of the meet. Breanne Staples had an 81 and finished in a tie for third and Kelli Groff and Alana Reetz both shot an 83 to finish in a tie for sixth.
Gustavus will continue its weekend Moorhead by taking part in the Concordia Invitational on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11 at the Wildflower Golf Course in Detroit Lakes. The Invitational features 17 different schools and some of the best competition from NCAA Division II, III and NAIA programs in the area.
TEAM RESULTS
1. Gustavus Adolphus – 327
2. University of North Dakota – 331
3. Southwest State University – 341
4. University of South Dakota – 345
5. Augustana College – 353
6. Carleton College – 357
7. University of Manitoba – 358
8. St. Benedict’s – 365
9. St. Olaf – 371
10. Concordia College – 375
11. MSU-Moorhead – 383
12. UM-Crookston – 436
TOP 20 INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T1. Kimbra Kosak GAC – 80
T1. Kaley Kosak CSB – 80
T3. Breanne Staples GAC – 81
T3. Sarah Lucken UND – 81
5. Liz Kaler UND – 82
T6. Kelli Groff GAC – 83
T6. Alana Reetz GAC – 83
T6. Afton Pender – 83
T6. Karrie Plate USD – 83
T6. Alexia LaPlante UND – 83
T11. Erin Oakland SWSU – 84
T11. Amy Springer STO – 84
T11. Mariann Schuler SWSU – 84
T14. Erin Schleip GAC – 86
T14. Jackie Schultz SWSU – 86
T14. Joelle Kowalczyk AC – 86
T14. Amanda Kahler UND – 86
T14. Megan Sand USB – 86
Release courtesy of Concordia Sports Information