Burch Takes Second, Crusaders Take Fourth in The Battle at Brownwood

Burch Takes Second, Crusaders Take Fourth in The Battle at Brownwood

April 13, 2024

BROWNWOOD, Texas - The University of Dallas women's golf team concluded play in The Battle at Brownwood on Saturday.  The Crusaders finished in fourth place in the field of five teams with a two-round score of 677 (+101).  Dallas led the field in Par 3 scoring with a 3.59 average (+19), was second in Par 4's with a 4.79 average (+57), and second in Par 5's with a 5.59 average (+19).

Mary Hardin-Baylor won the tournament with a two-round score of 619 (+43), finishing 23 strokes ahead of runners-up LeTourneau University.

Sara Kmiecik of Mary Hardin-Baylor maintained and built up on her day one lead to win the individual title with a score of 147 (+3).

After ending day one tied for second place, Kimberly Burch (pictured) ended day two in sole possession of second after firing a 78 in round two, finishing +10 for the tournament.  Burch was third in Par 3's with a 3.25 average (+2), fifth in Par 4's at +8, and fourth in Par 5's at an even par.

Lauren Waltzer made a big jump with a round two score of 83, climbing seven spots to finish 18th at +25.  Clair Kirby finished 24th at +31, and Gabby Ramirez finished T25 at +35.

Up Next

This wraps up the regular season for the Crusaders.  Next up is the SCAC Conference Tournament from April 21-23 in Lake Whitney, Texas, hosted by Southwestern University.