Women's golf captures Grand View Classic title

Final Results

GRANGER, Iowa -- Led by Renee Santoyo and Maria Saavedra, the Bellevue University women's golf team captured the Grand View Classic title Tuesday afternoon at the Jester Park Golf Course.

The Bruins finished the tournament with a two-round total of 615 (304-311), 25 strokes ahead of second-place Grand View (320-320 -- 640). 

Santoyo and Saaverda tied Grand View's Kensey Rottinghaus for the individual title as all three fired two-day totals of 7-over par, 149.

Izzy Hernandez finished in fourth place with a 36-hole total of 154 (75-79). Christina VonRiesen placed ninth with a 164 (82-82) total. Taylor Byers tied for 12th place at 169 (88-81). 

Bellevue Scores

T1. Renee Santoyo - 74-75 -- 149

T1. Marria Saavedra - 74-75 -- 149

4. Izzy Hernandez - 75-79 -- 154

9. Christina VonRiesen 82-82 -- 164

T12. Taylor Byers -- 81-88 -- 169

Team Standings

1. Bellevue - 304-311 -- 615

2. Grand View - 320-320 -- 640

3. Mount Mercy - 350-337 -- 687

4. North Iowa Area CC - 354-348 -- 702

5. Iowa Central CC - 350-355 -- 705

6. Culver Stockton - 376-384 -- 760

The Bruins will conclude the fall season on Oct. 15-16 when they travel to Smithville, Mo. to compete in the Park University Fall Invitational.