SOUTH KENT, Conn.  - University of Hartford women's golf team hosted the Battle at Bull's Bridge on Monday afternoon at Bull's Bridge Golf Club. The team claimed fourth place out of six teams just behind Assumption College and Adelphi University.

Rapid Recap:

• The Hawks finished the match with an overall team score of +78, trailing by one point to tie Assumption College for third place. 
• Junior Julia Smith (Plainville, Conn.) was the leader for Hartford coming in eighth place at a +15 (87) score. 
• Junior Charlee Nagle (Cheshire, Conn.) came in next right behind Smith with a day score of +19 (91) claiming 12th place overall.
• Freshman Gabby DeBenedetto (Southbury, Conn.) tied for 14th place with fellow Hawk; sophomore Abigail Crabtree (Bellport, N.Y.) matching scores at +22 (94).
• Senior Tessa Succo (Plainville, Conn.) finished the contest in 20th place this afternoon with a score of +27 (99).

Post Game Press:
"Success in golf depends less on the strength of body more on strength of mind and character," junior Julia Smith (Plainville, Conn.) quoted the famous Arnold Palmer as she was asked about her performance on Monday. Smith continued to say, "Today was a perfect example, the tournament tested us with the weather and the course itself. It was definitely a big mental game today. I had to just stay positive and have good rounds with the pairing partners we got. There were some shots that were not intended but walking forward and not letting it bother you makes all the difference throughout the rounds. Golf depends on trusting your decisions on the course and trusting your swing to lead you to success. I am happy to be leaving the season with a great finish, not just playing but also having amazing coaches that support and help us each weekend. I just want to say thank you to the University of Hartford athletic department and everyone that made this fall season happen. Can't wait for Spring 2025 season."

Inside the Numbers:

• Merrimack College took first place in the contest with team score of +28 with leaders sharing first place; a three-way tie between Johnson, Quereshi, and Murphy that scored a +6 overall. 
• First place was also shared with Merrimack College by Schulze-Doering of Adelphi University also scoring +28 claiming a four-way tie for first place in today's exciting contest. 

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