HOT SPRINGS, ARK. - The UT Tyler women's golf program finished the Battle for the Belt tournament in dominant fashion on Tuesday, combining for a score of +1 overall (865) to claim the team championship by a commanding 43 shots.

The victory continues a strong stretch for the Patriots, who entered the week coming off a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championship Preview. UT Tyler's lineup was led by a strong showing at the top of the individual leaderboard, placing four golfers inside the top 11 of the final-round standings.

The Patriots tied their 2^nd best team round in program history (287) to open up play Monday and followed it up with a final round team score of 288, which is tied for 3^rd best in program history.

Reigning Lone Star Conference Golfer of the week, Emmerson Doyle, continued her impressive season taking home the individual title with a final score of -4 (212).  She ended the third and final round strong finishing as the only UT Tyler player with a round under par (-1). It is her second straight tournament with a top 5 finish.
Laura Goetz and Ava Murcer continued their steady play as the pair finished in the top five on the leaderboard. Goetz matched her opening round score of even par (72) while Murcer followed closely with a score of one over par (73).

Abigail McWilliams finished her tournament strong shooting a final round score of 72 to tie for 10th on the leaderboard, adding an eagle on hole 13.

Rounding out the team score, Addison Kerkau wrapped up her final round with a score of +8 (80) which was good enough to finish tied for 23^rd. an 80 (+8). Competing as an individual, Lindsey Li competed as an individual and was able to end her time in Arkansas with a third round score of +7 (79).

The Patriots' balanced lineup fueled the tournament's best team round, leading all teams in average score for Par 4 and 5's, as well as total birdies (47). Individually, Doyle lead all players in Par 4 scoring average and was third in total birdies with 11. Goetz and Murcer tied for the second best scoring average on par 5's while Goetz took the top spot in total birdies (13).

Up next for the Patriots, is a trip to the West Coast Oct. 26 to take part in the East Bay Fall Invitational at Stonebrae Country Club in Hayward, California.