PORTLAND – In their last road trip of the fall, the Montana State University Billings Women's Golf team completed the Concordia University Invitational at the Riverside Country Club. 
 
The Yellowjackets shot a team score of 321 on the par-72, 5,713-yard course, improving by 10 strokes between rounds and finishing in 7th place overall among the field of 10 with a two-round total of 652 (331-321).

"The women improved this week and this tournament," said head coach Jeff Allen. "They took ten strokes off today as a team from one round to round two. We took a step in the right direction and hopefully we continue to work hard and improve. Hopefully we are motivated and confident going into match play against rocky next week. We just need to keep improving and continue to avoid the big numbers."
 
Sophomore Kinsey Irvin was MSUB's top finisher, as she took 19th place with a two-round score of 158 (82-76). Irvin's final round was a personal best for the fall as well as the best round by any lady 'Jacket this fall.  Her six stroke improvement from day one to day two was the best by any Yellowjacket. 
 
"Kinsey had a great final round and is starting to hit the ball well, commented Allen. "She is getting back to where we need her to be and I look to her to use that final round as motivation and a confidence builder.    
 
Renae Heisler posted a top-25 finish as she finished tied for 24^th with a two-round total of 161 (80-81).  Tierney Messmer shot a 167 (84-83) to end in 36^th place.
 
Avery Gill finished one spot behind Messmer as she tied for 37^th with a two-round total of 169 (88-81). Junior Sydney Rochford also competed for the Yellowjackets finishing tied for 40^th with a 171 (85-86).   
 
Simon Fraser University took home the team title, shooting a two-round total of 607 (300-307).
 
THE BUZZ: Irvin was named the St. Vincent Healthcare Player of the Day. Cammie Decker from host school University of Concordia-Oregon, was the individual champion, shooting a 149 (74-75).
 
LOOKING AHEAD: The 'Jackets still have one more event on their calendar in the 2019, the MSUB/RMC Ryder Cup. The three-day match play event against Rocky Mountain College is scheduled for October 18-20 at Peter Yegen Golf Club and Lake Hills Golf Club in Billings.

Concordia Invitational
Riverside Country Club | Portland, Oregon
Final Results | October 7-8, 2019
Team - 1. Simon Fraser, 607 (300-307); 7. MSU Billings, 652 (331-321). Individuals - 1. Cammi Decker, CUP, 149 (74-75); T19. Kinsey Irvin, MSUB, 158 (82, 76); T24. Renae Heisler,MSUB, 161 (80-81); 36. Tierney Messmer, MSUB, 167 (84-83); T37 Avery Gill, MSUB, 169 (88-81); T40. Sydney Rochford, MSUB, 171 (85-86).