REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (September 19, 2023) – Howard University women's golf team opened the 2023 fall campaign with a victory at the Hornet Classic at the Creek, hosted by Delaware State University. The event took place at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Overall, the Bison shot 21-over par (873) during the three-round tourney. In round two, the squad registered a new program-low, shooting five-under par (283).
Three Bison finished in the top 5, led by newcomer
Emily Mayne shooting five-over par (218). Junior
Kendall Jackson (Pearland, Texas) and sophomore
Morgan Horrell (Dallas) rounded out the top 5, finishing fourth (219, +6) and fifth (220, +7), respectively.
Reigning Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year
Marley Franklin (Los Angeles) tied for 11
th overall, registering 11-over par (224). The Los Angeles native shot a 68 (-4) in the second round, a new personal best.
Third-year Bison
Jada Richardson (Suwanee, Ga.) closed out the team with a 16
th-place finish (229, +16).
Sacred Heart placed second in the event. Margot Rouqette and Chantal El Chaib finished first (213, E) and second (215, +2), respectively.
On Sept. 25-27, HU travels to Columbia, Mo., for the Johnie Imes Invitational, hosted by the Mizzou Tigers.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
