CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Virginia Tech women's golf team placed eighth at the 2023 Ruth's Chris Tar Heel Invitational, which capped play on Tuesday at the Governors Club (par 72, 6,200 yards).
Freshmen Emily Mathews and Valentine Delon paced the Hokies, both checking in top 25 performances. Mathews tied for 20th at 4-over 220 (76-73-71) and Delon tied for 24th at 5-over 221 (75-73-73).
The Hokies tied for second with a pair of eagles in the tournament, thanks to Mathews and graduate student Becca DiNunzio. Tech also came in fifth for par-5 scoring, due in large part to sophomore Morgan Ketchum's 3-under performance on those holes.
As a team, the Hokies placed eighth at 17-over 881 (303-287-291). Florida captured its second straight title of the season in commanding fashion, scoring a 16-under 848 (280-282-286). Auburn came in second with an 8-under 856 (291-284-281).
Florida's Maisie Filler came away with the win behind her 13-under 203 (64-70-69). Auburn's Casey Weidenfeld used a 7-under 65 on the final day to overtake Michigan's Monet Chun for second place at 10-under 206.
The Hokies' next opportunity will be at the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, N.C. The three-day tournament, hosted by UNC Wilmington, is Oct. 27-29 at Country Club of Landfall.