Bethel Women's Golf Capture Fall Classic Title

ALTON, Illinois —– The Bethel University women’s golf team captured the Missouri Baptist University Fall Classic championship Tuesday at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course, finishing 15 strokes ahead of runner-up Baker.

The Wildcats posted matching rounds of 28 over par to finish the October 5–6 tournament at 56 over. Baker finished second at 71 over, followed by Columbia at 72 over.

Charli Weatherford led Bethel with a second-place individual finish at eight over par. Weatherford posted rounds of one over and seven over, finishing behind medalist Ellie Soderholm of Columbia, who totaled two over.

Martina Gonzalez placed fourth at 12 over after rounds of seven over and five over. Merle Chacon tied for ninth at 17 over, recording rounds of eight over and nine over.

Skylar Waller gave Bethel four golfers among the top 11, finishing 11th at 19 over. Waller improved from 12 over in the opening round to seven over Tuesday.

Ruby Savage tied for 16th at 26 over after rounds of 15 over and 11 over.

Competing as individuals, Allijah Griffith finished 13th at 21 over with rounds of five over and 16 over. Enzley Denton placed 31st at 41 over following rounds of 18 over and 23 over.

UHSP finished fourth in the team standings at 106 over. William Woods and Central Methodist tied for fifth at 111 over, while tournament host Missouri Baptist placed seventh at 158 over. Southwestern Illinois did not record a complete team score.