News Summary

The Michigan State women’s golf team is ready for the Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational, taking place at Ohio State’s Scarlet Course. The tournament will feature a shotgun start format and includes 13 teams, four of which are nationally ranked. The Spartans aim to build on their recent performance and seek another successful finish, highlighting their historical success at this event with six wins.

Columbus, Ohio – Michigan State Women’s Golf Team Aims for Success at Buckeye Invitational

The Michigan State women’s golf team is set to conclude its regular season at the Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational this weekend, taking place at the Scarlet Course of Ohio State University Golf Club. The tournament spans two days, comprising 54 holes of competitive play.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., Michigan State will compete alongside host Ohio State and Wisconsin in a shotgun start format, where all teams will tee off simultaneously from different holes. The Scarlet Course measures 6,319 yards and is a par 72 course, presenting a challenging yet rewarding experience for the athletes.

Team Lineup and Tournament Details

The Spartan lineup includes:

• Paula Balanzategui
• Brooke Biermann
• Ana Sofia Murcia
• Katie Lu
• Taylor Kehoe

Fans eager to follow the competition can access live scoring via the Clippd platform. The tournament features a diverse field of 13 teams, including four that are nationally ranked. Notable participants include:

• Host Ohio State (ranked 17)
• Indiana
• Kent State
• Rutgers
• Michigan State (ranked 25)
• Youngstown State
• Ball State
• Western Michigan
• Northern Illinois
• Wisconsin
• Findlay (ranked 5)
• Ohio
• Grand Valley State (ranked 8)

Recent Performance Overview

In their recent outing at the Clemson Invitational, Michigan State finished 11th out of 15 teams with a score of 1-under par 863. Due to unfavorable weather conditions, teams played 27 holes on Saturday, with the final round concluded on Sunday morning. The Spartans produced an impressive third round, scoring 8-under par 280, which ranked among the best performances of the entire tournament.

Individual performances also shined, with junior Paula Balanzategui tying for 29th place with a 3-under par 213, including a personal best round of 6-under par 66. Meanwhile, senior Brooke Biermann achieved an even-par 216 for a tie in 36th place, recording five birdies throughout the tournament. Also noteworthy was senior Katie Lu, who finished with a score of 2-over par 218, ending tied for 45th, while she marked her seventh under-par round of the season.

Freshman Catalina Monroy wrapped up with a score of 9-over par 225, finishing tied for 67th place, and senior Shannon Kennedy, competing as an individual, scored 6-over par 222, placing tied for 58th.

Historical Context and Team Achievements

The Buckeye Invitational has a rich history, with Michigan State boasting an impressive record at the event, having won it six times—the most by any team besides Ohio State. Under the guidance of coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll, the Spartans celebrated victories in 2005, 2011, 2013, and 2017. In recent years, they finished third in 2018 and second in 2019, with notable runner-up placements in both 2023 and 2024.

As the team prepares for this upcoming tournament, they carry a legacy of strong performances and the determination to secure another successful finish at the Buckeye Invitational.

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Additional Resources

• MSU Spartans: Women’s Golf Wraps Regular Season
• MSU Spartans: Michigan State Selected for NCAA Women’s Golf Regional
• Lansing State Journal: MSU Women’s Golf 3rd Place After Two Rounds
• Wikipedia: Women’s Golf
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf

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