LAKE CITY, Minn. – The Black Hills State University golf team finished 13th at the Golden Bear Classic, hosted by Concordia Saint Paul on Monday and Tuesday. The tournament, played at The Jewel Golf Course, was contested mostly by Northern Sun teams.

Sarah Galles led the way for the Yellow Jackets, finishing in a tie for 57th at 35-over 179 (91-88). Nicole Klungness was tied for 65th after carding a 40-over 184 (94-90), while Jocelyn Olson took 74th with a 53-over 197 (97-100). Hayley Franke was just behind in a tie for 75th after shooting 57-over 201 (101-100). Meanwhile, Gracie Johnson finished 83rd, carding 81-over 225 (108-117).

The Green and Gold finished the tournament at 185-over 761 (383-378). Augustana won the event, carding 30-over 606 (303-303) as a team. The University of Sioux Falls (322-303=625) was second, and Nebraska-Kearney (316-313=629) took third. Individually, Alex Stone of Augie won the tournament, shooting an even 144 (75-69).  

Black Hills State will be back in action on September 21 and 22 at the SMSU Invite. The tournament, hosted by Southwest Minnesota State University, will be held in Marshall, Minn.  

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