Emma Bunch has been on an absolute tear as of late and that trend continued on Wednesday and Thursday as she logged a 70-66-71-207 (-9) to pace the field at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club.
Source: NMSU Athletics
The win marks the fourth consecutive tournament that Bunch has secured at least a share of the individual title while also recording her 17th, 18th and 19th consecutive rounds of par or better. As a team, the Aggies finished in a tie for third as they combined to finish 13-over-par after 54 holes of competition.
On the opening day, Bunch managed an opening round 70 (-2) before returning to register a 66 (-6) in the second round of play. The impressive second round helped the sophomore enter the final round in a tie for the lead. On the final day of play, Bunch posted a 71 to complete the tournament three shots clear of the 118-player field.
Meanwhile, Isabel Laulhe also turned in a solid weekend as she finished with a three-round score of 217 (+1) to land in a tie for 14th place and submit the second-lowest score of any Aggie. Alison Gastelum recorded the third-best finish among Aggies as she logged a 221 (+5) to finish tied for 27th. Competing as an individual, Marley Moncadalanded in a tie for 63rd after finishing the tournament 13-over-par. Kaylee Chen finished tied for 77th (+16) while Angela Garvin placed tied for 83rd (+18).
The Aggies will now look to carry their momentum into the Conference USA Championship as they travel to Magnolia, Texas, to compete from April 15-17.
