Slugs Put Down Strong at the West Coast Classic

RIVERSIDE, Ca. - The UC Santa Cruz women's golf team placed 4th at the West Coast Classic at Victoria Club after the last two days of play.

Tournament Highlights
The Banana Slugs had a young squad competing in this tournament, with everyone but sophomore Elana McGrew being first years. Age was not a downside for the Banana Slugs as they placed 4th with a team score of 668 (340-328) behind Embry-Riddle (AZ), Pomona-Pitzer, and Menlo College, who took first, second, and third, respectively.

The Slugs were led by freshman Olivia Lew, who shot two 77s in the first and second round, finishing in a tie for fourth on the individual leaderboard.

Samantha Shaw shot an 80 in the first round and a 79 to place herself in standalone 11th place. Adeline Truong shot a 17 over 89 and 12 over 84 to end in 26th. Alyssa Castellanos shot a 22 over 94 in the first round and a 16 over 88 to finish in a tie for 31st. Elana McGrew shot 22 over in the first round and a 21 over to end in 35th overall.

The Banana Slugs will be back in action on March 6th through the 9th at the Westbrooke Invitational Tournament.

Players Mentioned

Alyssa Castellanos

Olivia Lew

Elana McGrew

Samantha Shaw

Adeline Truong

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