DURANGO, Colo. — The Adams State women's golf team closed the Nick Turner Invitational with a 34-stroke improvement Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club.

The Grizzlies recorded a 405 in the final round after opening the tournament with a 439. Adams State finished sixth with a two-round total of 844.

Kiara Gallegos led the Grizzlies and placed 33rd. Gallegos improved by six strokes in the final round, carding a 94 after an opening-round 100. She finished with a 194.

Anastasia Sanchez placed 35th with rounds of 100 and 102 for a 202. Kiera Sanchez followed in 36th place. She cut nine strokes from her opening round with a final-round 104 to finish at 217.

Jayla Quintana recorded the team's largest improvement. She lowered her score by 21 strokes, following a first-round 126 with a 105. Quintana finished 37th with a 231.

Neveah Schmitz rounded out the Adams State lineup. She posted rounds of 129 and 137 for a 266.

New Mexico Junior College won the six-team tournament with a 12-over-par total. Tova Sandren earned the individual title at 1-over par.

Up Next

Adams State returns to competition at the Sam Proal Invitational on Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13, in Pueblo, Colorado.