University of Richmond Athletics
Women's Golf Hosts Spider Fall Invitational At Independence Golf Club
10/15/2007 | Women's Golf
Oct. 14, 2007
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. - The Richmond women's golf team hosts the Spider Fall Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Independence Golf Club.
The 12-team tournament also includes Maryland, Marshall, Columbia, William & Mary, Longwood, Bucknell, Monmouth, Towson, The Citadel and Appalachian State.
The first round of the 36-hole event will begin with a shotgun start on Monday at 8:30 a.m. at the par-72, 6,079-yard Independence Golf Club. The second and final round will also begin with a shotgun start on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
Sophomore Anne Sprick, who has led the Spiders in the past two tournaments, is the No. 1 player out of qualifying. Freshman Christina Gray qualified second and will be making her collegiate debut. Senior Alex Latimer, sophomore Lauren Folgosa and freshman Jillian Fraccola round out the Spiders' lineup.
"We're excited for our home tournament," Richmond head coach Leighann Albaugh said. "We are familiar with the golf course, so we're looking for a good start on Monday."
Richmond junior Rosario Germino and freshman Sarah Gehrke will be playing as individuals. Sophomore Victoria Kidder will not play in the tournament due to an injury which forced her to withdraw from the Kentucky Wildcat Invitational.
Check back at RichmondSpiders.com Monday night for a recap of the first round, with video highlights and photos.
