FARMINGTON, Pa. -- The University of Lynchburg women's golf team wrapped up the Tartan Invitational on Tuesday at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, completing the three-round tournament with a 17th place finish in the 18-team field at 128-over par.

Lynchburg improved in each round, opening at 47-over before shooting 42-over in the second round and closing with a 39-over final round.

Grace Saunders led the Hornets, tying for 40th individually at 12-over for the tournament. Saunders carded rounds of 78, 77 and 73, saving her best round for last. Her one-over 73 featured three birdies and an eagle, including a three on the par-5 fourth hole.

Lynchburg's lineup combined for 24 birdies and two eagles across the three-day tournament, with both eagles coming during the final round.

Kelsey Jones also produced a strong finish, firing a four-over 76 in the final round after rounds of 82 and 86. Jones joined Saunders with an eagle on the par-5 fourth and added three birdies during her closing round. She finished the tournament at 28-over and tied for 76th.

Madison Bartra finished at 34-over after rounds of 84, 79 and 87, highlighted by her five birdies across the tournament. Eliza Rademaker posted rounds of 91, 88 and 96, while Ashley Picha improved by six shots in the final round with a 91 after back-to-back rounds of 97.

The Hornets' final round featured 10 birdies and two eagles as a team, providing Lynchburg with its lowest team score of the tournament and continuing its improvement throughout the event.

Lynchburg will be back in action at the Chimney Oaks Classic on Oct. 4 in Demorest, Ga, before wrappiung up their fall campaign at the NCAA Previews. 

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