HASTINGS, Minn. – Behind three top-five finishers, the Bethel University women's golf team placed first at the D3 Classic hosted by Gustauvs Adolphus at Emerald Greens Golf Course. The Royals' carded a season-best 608 shooting a 305 in round one and 303 in round two.
 
Jill Erickson was BU's top finisher placing tied for third with a five-over-par 149. She carded a 75 in the opening round before shoot a 74, one off her career low, in round two.
 
Laura Beltman and Sophie Brantner each tied for fifth carding a 151 (+7). Beltman was a stroke shy of her 36-hole career-low shooting a 77 in the first round and 74 in round two. Brantner started the week out strong with a career-low 74 before shooting a 77 on day two while setting a new career 36-hole best mark.

 

Bethel (MN)	305	303	608	+32	t-1st
Jill Erickson	75	74	149	+5	t-3rd
Laura Beltman	77	74	151	+7	t-5th
Sophie Brantner	74	77	151	+7	t-5th
Jasmyn Sibell	80	78	158	+14	t-16th
Greta McArthur	79	80	159	+15	t-19th

 

Bethel (MN) (B)	332	333	665	+89	10th
Courtney Hershberger	77	80	157	+13	t-14th
Christina Scheid	79	83	162	+18	28th
Anna Pitts	87	85	172	+28	t-55th
Madison Doeden	89	85	174	+30	59th
Laura Vernon	dnc	96	96

 
 
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The Royals' attention turns to the MIAC Championships set for Saturday, Sept. 28 through Monday, Sept. 30. The 54-hole event is set to be played at St. Cloud Country Club.