LAKE CITY, Minn. --- For the third time in four events, the Minnesota State women's golf team claimed a team title.
 
This week, the Mavericks turned in a 302-290—592 (+24) en route to winning the Watkins Invitational held at The Jewel Golf Club in Lake City, Minn.  Freshman Claire Schweim led the way for the Mavericks with a one-over 69-74—143, which was good for second place.  Schweim finished her two rounds with five birdies.
 
The Mavericks narrowly edged Winona State, which finished second with a 26-over par, 297-297—594.  Concordia finished third with a 69-over par 320-317—637.  Winona State's Carly Moon was the medalist with a 67-71—138, which was four-under par.
 
"I'm super proud of the perseverance through the weather and our women continuing to give themselves opportunities to make birdies," said Director of Golf Alex Schmitz.  "We have a great group of women who never give up!"
 
All four Mavericks who contributed to the team score finished inside the top-ten.  Junior Kelly Winter was fourth with a five-over par 76-71—147, thanks in part to four birdies, while sophomore Sammy Youngqist shot a 75-73—148 to finish tied for fifth. Youngquist added four birdies as well.  Seniors Anna Cihak and Sam Soulier shot matching 77-77—154s which was good for a tie for ninth place.  Cihak recorded four birdies in her two rounds, while Soulier tallied three.
 
Sophomore Ava Olson shot an 88-79—162, good for 22^nd place and fellow sophomore Lauren Rebrovich turned in an 81-81—162 with three birdies good for a tie for 23^rd.  Freshman Victoria Woytassek shot a 78-84—162 with two birdies to finish tied for 23^rd as well.
 
Minnesota State returns to action next week as it travels to the SMSU Mustang Invitational in Marshall, Minn.