ALAMEDA, Calif.- The Montana State University Billings Women's Golf team finished play at the Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout hosted by California State University, East Bay. In two rounds of play, MSUB shot a combined 709 (360-349) to finish in 18^th place.
 
California State University, San Marcos won the tournament with a two round total of 597 (304-293). Jamie Jacob from CSSM won individual honors with a two round total of 140 (71-69).

"I felt like we did a good job getting off the tee," said assistant coach Steven Falls Down. "We hit a lot of fairways and were in good position to approach the greens. All the mental work we put in this off-season helped us bounce back from bad shots and continue to grind through the rounds. We will need to continue to work on our short game. It has been awhile since we have seen greens that undulating and fast."
 
Tierney Messmer was the Yellowjacket's top finisher with a sore of 164. Messmer shot an 84 in round one and an 80 in round two to finish twenty over par which tied her for 51^st place. Kinsey Irvin finished in 85^th place with a combined 180 (90-90).
 
Avery Gill tied for 88^th with a 185 (95-90), Sydney Rochford came in 90^th with a 186 (87-86) and Jalen Wagner shot a 188 (91-97) to come in tied for 92^nd overall.

Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout
Alameda, California| Corica Park South Course
Final Results | March 3, 2020
Team – 1. Cal State San Marcos, 597 (360-349; 18. MSU Billings, 709 (360-349). Individual – 1. Jamie Jacob, CSSM, 140 (71-69); T51. Tierney Messmer, MSUB, 164 (84-80); 85 Kinsey Irvin, MSUB, 180 (90-90); T88. Avery Gill, MSUB, 186 (95-90); 90. Sydney Rochford, MSUB, 186 (87-86); 92. Jalen Wagner, MSUB, 188 (91-97).
 
WHAT'S AHEAD: MSUB plays in the El Cheapo Classis on March 22^nd and 23^rd in Pueblo, CO.