EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP women's golf team will compete in its third tournament of the fall season at the Golf Iconic Classic, Oct. 12-14, in Las Cruces, N.M. NM State will serve as the host institution.
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The tournament is set for NMSU Golf Course (par 72, 6,420 yards). Round one begins Monday at 8:15 a.m. MT with a shotgun start, followed by the second and final rounds on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Making the trip for the Miners are
Camila Echavarri,
Luciana Origel,
Essi Ekholm,
Nichapas Thawinwan and
Blanca Yrizar, while
Taline Kyoumjian and
Taylor Tevis will compete as individuals. Thawinwan will make her season debut, while Tevis, a sophomore transfer, will make her first appearance as a Miner.
The 19-team field includes host NM State, Cal Poly, Cal State Northridge, Drake, Fresno State, Houston Christian, Idaho, Idaho State, Incarnate Word, NAU, Nebraska, Northern Colorado, San Diego State, Southern Utah, Tarleton State, UC Riverside, UT Arlington, UTEP and UTSA.
LAST TIME OUT
Freshman
Camila Echavarri led UTEP at the Red Raider Invitational, tying for 13th at 7-over 223. Echavarri recorded her best collegiate finish and 54-hole score while leading the Miners with seven birdies.
UTEP finished ninth at 44-over 908 (307-305-296), posting its best round in the finale. Senior
Luciana Origel tied for 17th at 9-over 225, while freshmen
Essi Ekholm and
Blanca Yrizar tied for 42nd at 16-over 232. Ekholm highlighted the tournament with two eagles.
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