RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Montana State University Billings women's golf team wrapped up competition at the Hardrocker Fall Invite on Tuesday, with the Yellowjackets finishing third out of eight teams with a two-round total of 654 at The Golf Club at Red Rock. MSUB improved by 18 strokes in the second round, carding a 318 after opening the tournament with a 336, while the Yellowjackets' "B" team also finished strong, placing fifth with a 674.
 
The Yellowjackets delivered a productive performance across several statistical categories, recording 79 pars and 10 birdies to rank third in pars and tied for third in birdies. MSUB also recorded the fewest bogeys in the field with 71, while the "B" team added 50 pars and 10 birdies. The teams showed improvement throughout Tuesday's final round, with the top squad cutting 18 strokes from its opening-round score and the "B" team improving by 10 strokes to finish at 332.
 
Junior Ella Tannenberger paced the Yellowjackets' lineup, tying for seventh individually with a two-round score of 161 (84-77). After opening with an 84 on Monday, Tannenberger responded with a seven-stroke improvement in the second round, finishing among the tournament's top 10. She also finished tied for seventh in par-4 scoring, averaging 4.50 strokes, and tied for 10th in par-5 scoring with a 5.38 average.
 
Junior Maria Briceno followed with a ninth-place finish, posting a 162 (82-80) across the two rounds. Briceno recorded one of the tournament's strongest performances on par-5 holes, leading the field with a 4.88 average and finishing one stroke under par on those holes. Junior Pygmy Kompoj rounded out MSUB's top three finishers, placing 10th with a 163 (84-79). Kompoj improved by five strokes in the second round and tied for 10th in par-3 scoring, averaging 3.38 strokes.
 
Junior Rachel Rerick finished tied for 24th with a 169 (87-82), lowering her score by five strokes in Tuesday's round. Sophomore Hanna Boyd placed 28th with a 170 (86-84), while both players contributed to MSUB's scoring effort across the two-day event.
 
The Yellowjackets' "B" team was led by senior Kyleigh McGowen, who tied for 13th with a 165 (80-85). McGowen opened with an 80 on Monday before finishing with an 85 in the final round. Senior Orraya Tipasathien and sophomore Emy Cambuzat each finished with a 167, tying for 18th place. Tipasathien improved by nine strokes in the second round, moving from an 88 to a 79, while Cambuzat trimmed seven strokes off her opening-round score with an 80 on Tuesday. Senior Chloe Van Strien completed the lineup with a 175 (87-88), tying for 33rd.
 
As a team, MSUB climbed into third place with its improved final-round performance, finishing 11 strokes behind runner-up Chadron, which posted a 643 (326-317). Colorado Mesa captured the team title with a 628 (315-313), while MSU Denver placed fourth at 662 (335-327). The Yellowjackets finished 21 strokes ahead of their "B" team, which moved into fifth place with a 674 (342-332). South Dakota Mines followed closely behind in sixth at 675 (332-343), just one stroke back of the MSUB "B" squad.
 
UP NEXT: MSUB will return to competition Oct. 19-20 at the Midwestern State Invitational in Wichita Falls, Texas, where the Yellowjackets are scheduled to compete at Wichita Falls Country Club.
 
Hardrocker Fall Invite
Results – October 13, 2026
The Golf Club at Red Rock – Rapid City, SD
Team – 1. Colorado Mesa, 628 (315-313); 3. MSU Billings, 654 (336-318). Individuals – 1. Hayden Hawley, Colorado Mesa, 154 (78-76); T7. Ella Tannenberger, MSU Billings, 161 (84-77); 9. Maria Briceno, MSU Billings, 162 (82-80); 10. Pygmy Kompoj, MSU Billings, 163 (84-79); T13. Kyleigh McGowen, MSU Billings (B), 165 (80-85); T18. Orraya Tipasathien, MSU Billings (B), 167 (88-79); T18. Emy Cambuzat, MSU Billings (B), 167 (87-80); T24. Rachel Rerick, MSU Billings, 169 (87-82); 28. Hanna Boyd, MSU Billings, 170 (86-84); T33. Chloe Van Strien, MSU Billings (B); 175 (87-88).