The Bellevue College women’s golf team won their second-straight NWAC title in thrilling fashion by just one stroke on Monday at the NWAC Golf Championships at Apple Tree Golf Course.
The Bulldogs narrowly edged North Idaho for the championship as the two teams entered the day tied with first round scores of 249, 33-over-par. Bellevue finished with a two-round score of 499, just ahead of the Cardinals’ score of 500.
Bellevue was led by medalist Sarah Lawrence, who shot 149, 5-over-par over the two days. After shooting 76 on day one, Lawrence improved to shoot 73 on day two, six strokes better than any other competitor. Overall, Lawrence shot 16 strokes better than the competition for the two rounds, easily winning the back-to-back individual title. Impressively, Lawrence also earned medalist at every NWAC league match this season.
North Idaho had the next two placers with Laila Jalil and Navy Wood tying for second at 21-over-par. Spokane’s Alyssa Devey, competing as an individual, took fourth at 22-over-par, while Southwestern Oregon’s Sarah Gray placed fifth at 23-over-par. The top five finishers earn All-Tournament honors.
Also helping claim the title for Bellevue was Mayah Park, who tied for eighth overall at 32-over-par. Jasmine Knudson tied for 12th at 33-over-par and Tia Wolcott took 14th with a score of 36-over-par.
Last Updated June 29, 2023