Freshman Katie Estridge (Biloxi, Miss. / Biloxi) turned in the best round of her young collegiate career on Tuesday, leading the Valparaiso University women's golf team at The Julie Invitational, hosted by Northern Kentucky at the par-71, 5861-yard Elks Run Golf Course in Batavia, Ohio.
 
How It Happened

• Estridge turned in a Round-3 score of 76, seven strokes better than her best round of the event prior to Tuesday. She golfed even on 14 holes and did not have any doubles or worse throughout the day. Estridge finished the tournament with a team-best 243. Her Tuesday score outdid her previous season low of 77.
• Senior Taylor Skibinski (Michigan City, Ind. / Michigan City) was second on the team for the tournament, finalizing a 248 with her 83 on Tuesday.
• Freshmen had the top two scores in Tuesday's round, as Nora Meek (Beavercreek, Ohio / Beavercreek) carded an 81, seven strokes better than her Round 1 and Round 2 scores and one stroke away from a personal best.
• The Beacons closed the event with their best round of the tournament, compiling a team score of 328 on Tuesday to finish at 1007 over the 54 holes.

Thoughts from Head Coach Jill McCoy
"Katie had a great round today and played very consistently. We're looking forward to some time practicing outside again and gearing up for ISU."
 
Up Next
The Beacons will compete in the Indiana State Spring Invitational hosted at the Country Club of Terre Haute beginning on Sunday, April 12. A link to live scoring will be available on ValpoAthleitcs.com.