Minnesota State Women Claim First NSIC Title, Ending Augustana's Run of Nine Straight
April 28, 2019
The NSIC all-tournament team (L-R in order of finish): Abbe Partington (MSU), Alissa Carlson (MSU), Hannah Hankinson (Augustana Univ.-SD), Maddy Messin (MSU), Miriam Dume (Minot State), and Erika Olson (CSP). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
The NSIC all-tournament team (L-R in order of finish): Abbe Partington (MSU), Alissa Carlson (MSU), Hannah Hankinson (Augustana Univ.-SD), Maddy Messin (MSU), Miriam Dume (Minot State), and Erika Olson (CSP). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
The NSIC all-tournament team (L-R in order of finish): Abbe Partington (MSU), Alissa Carlson (MSU), Hannah Hankinson (Augustana Univ.-SD), Maddy Messin (MSU), Miriam Dume (Minot State), and Erika Olson (CSP). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington reacts to the news that she clinched medalist honors after her final round 77 at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington reacts to the news that she clinched medalist honors after her final round 77 at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington reacts to the news that she clinched medalist honors after her final round 77 at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington receives congratulations from assistant coach Tabitha Kunst at the conclusion of her final round at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington receives congratulations from assistant coach Tabitha Kunst at the conclusion of her final round at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington receives congratulations from assistant coach Tabitha Kunst at the conclusion of her final round at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State won the NSIC Women's Golf Championship by 33 strokes at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Team members from left to right: Alissa Carlson, Abbe Partington, Haley Tollette, Maddy Messin, and Faith Krause. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State won the NSIC Women's Golf Championship by 33 strokes at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Team members from left to right: Alissa Carlson, Abbe Partington, Haley Tollette, Maddy Messin, and Faith Krause. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State won the NSIC Women's Golf Championship by 33 strokes at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Team members from left to right: Alissa Carlson, Abbe Partington, Haley Tollette, Maddy Messin, and Faith Krause. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Augustana University-SD's Hannah Hankinson reacts as her par putt on the final hole misses the cup during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Augustana University-SD's Hannah Hankinson reacts as her par putt on the final hole misses the cup during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Augustana University-SD's Hannah Hankinson reacts as her par putt on the final hole misses the cup during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington plays her third shot on the final hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Partington would go on to save her par to take medalist honors by one stroke. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington plays her third shot on the final hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Partington would go on to save her par to take medalist honors by one stroke. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington plays her third shot on the final hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Partington would go on to save her par to take medalist honors by one stroke. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington looks over her third shot from behind the 9th green with assistant coach Tabitha Kunst during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington looks over her third shot from behind the 9th green with assistant coach Tabitha Kunst during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington looks over her third shot from behind the 9th green with assistant coach Tabitha Kunst during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Abbe Partington (Minnesota State) pitches to the 8th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Partington recorded the low round of the day (77) en route to medalist honors. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Abbe Partington (Minnesota State) pitches to the 8th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Partington recorded the low round of the day (77) en route to medalist honors. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Abbe Partington (Minnesota State) pitches to the 8th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Partington recorded the low round of the day (77) en route to medalist honors. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Hanna Hankinson (Augustana Univ.-SD) chips to the 7th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Hankinson's shot a third round 78 in blustery conditions. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Hanna Hankinson (Augustana Univ.-SD) chips to the 7th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Hankinson's shot a third round 78 in blustery conditions. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Hanna Hankinson (Augustana Univ.-SD) chips to the 7th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Hankinson's shot a third round 78 in blustery conditions. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Sydney Hubbard (left) congratulates McKayla Poppins (middle) and Alissa Carlson (right) on the final green of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Sydney Hubbard (left) congratulates McKayla Poppins (middle) and Alissa Carlson (right) on the final green of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Sydney Hubbard (left) congratulates McKayla Poppins (middle) and Alissa Carlson (right) on the final green of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Alissa Carlson tees off on the 8th hole during the final round of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Alissa Carlson tees off on the 8th hole during the final round of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Alissa Carlson tees off on the 8th hole during the final round of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
As players began their second nine, conditions began to deteriorate during the final round of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Here, Minot State's Miriam Dumes replaces the pin as the flag blows in the wind. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
As players began their second nine, conditions began to deteriorate during the final round of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Here, Minot State's Miriam Dumes replaces the pin as the flag blows in the wind. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
As players began their second nine, conditions began to deteriorate during the final round of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Here, Minot State's Miriam Dumes replaces the pin as the flag blows in the wind. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Miriam Dumes (Minot State) lines up a putt on the first hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Dumes finished T-5 with a three round total of 240 (+24). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Miriam Dumes (Minot State) lines up a putt on the first hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Dumes finished T-5 with a three round total of 240 (+24). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Miriam Dumes (Minot State) lines up a putt on the first hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Dumes finished T-5 with a three round total of 240 (+24). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Faith Krause anxiously watches as her putt slides past the first hole during the final round of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Faith Krause anxiously watches as her putt slides past the first hole during the final round of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Faith Krause anxiously watches as her putt slides past the first hole during the final round of the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Haley Tollette putts from the edge of the 16th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Tollette finished in 10th place with a three round total of 243 (+27). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Haley Tollette putts from the edge of the 16th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Tollette finished in 10th place with a three round total of 243 (+27). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Haley Tollette putts from the edge of the 16th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Tollette finished in 10th place with a three round total of 243 (+27). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Maddy Messin watches her shot from below the 16th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Maddy Messin watches her shot from below the 16th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Maddy Messin watches her shot from below the 16th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington putts from above the hole on the 16th at Dacotah Ridge GC. With a 54-hole total of 235 (+19), Partington took medalist honors at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington putts from above the hole on the 16th at Dacotah Ridge GC. With a 54-hole total of 235 (+19), Partington took medalist honors at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Abbe Partington putts from above the hole on the 16th at Dacotah Ridge GC. With a 54-hole total of 235 (+19), Partington took medalist honors at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Hannah Hankinson (Augustana University-SD) makes a short birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Hankinson finished third with a three round total of 237 (+21). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Hannah Hankinson (Augustana University-SD) makes a short birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Hankinson finished third with a three round total of 237 (+21). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Hannah Hankinson (Augustana University-SD) makes a short birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Hankinson finished third with a three round total of 237 (+21). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Augustana University-SD's McKayla Poppins reacts as her putt slides by on the high side of the 16th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Poppins finished T-9 with a 54-hole total of 242 (+26). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Augustana University-SD's McKayla Poppins reacts as her putt slides by on the high side of the 16th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Poppins finished T-9 with a 54-hole total of 242 (+26). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Augustana University-SD's McKayla Poppins reacts as her putt slides by on the high side of the 16th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Poppins finished T-9 with a 54-hole total of 242 (+26). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Alissa Carlson chips from behind the 16th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Carlson went on to save her par. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Alissa Carlson chips from behind the 16th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Carlson went on to save her par. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Alissa Carlson chips from behind the 16th green during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Carlson went on to save her par. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minot State's Alexandra Demko watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Demko finished in 7th place with a 54-hole total of 241 (+25). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minot State's Alexandra Demko watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Demko finished in 7th place with a 54-hole total of 241 (+25). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minot State's Alexandra Demko watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Demko finished in 7th place with a 54-hole total of 241 (+25). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Concordia St. Paul's Erika Olson tees off on the 10th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Olson finished T-5 with a 54-hole total of 240 (+24). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Concordia St. Paul's Erika Olson tees off on the 10th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Olson finished T-5 with a 54-hole total of 240 (+24). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Concordia St. Paul's Erika Olson tees off on the 10th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Olson finished T-5 with a 54-hole total of 240 (+24). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Erika Olson (Concordia St. Paul) watches a tee shot during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Erika Olson (Concordia St. Paul) watches a tee shot during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Erika Olson (Concordia St. Paul) watches a tee shot during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Ilayna Long (Upper Iowa) watches a tee shot during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Long finished T-9 with a 54-hole total of 242 (+26). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Ilayna Long (Upper Iowa) watches a tee shot during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Long finished T-9 with a 54-hole total of 242 (+26). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Ilayna Long (Upper Iowa) watches a tee shot during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Long finished T-9 with a 54-hole total of 242 (+26). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Alissa Carlson watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Carlson finished second with a 54-hole total of 236 (+20). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Alissa Carlson watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Carlson finished second with a 54-hole total of 236 (+20). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Minnesota State's Alissa Carlson watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club on April 28, 2019. Carlson finished second with a 54-hole total of 236 (+20). Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
After a 30-minute delay for frost, Minnesota State's Faith Krause hits the practice green before the start of the final round at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
After a 30-minute delay for frost, Minnesota State's Faith Krause hits the practice green before the start of the final round at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
After a 30-minute delay for frost, Minnesota State's Faith Krause hits the practice green before the start of the final round at the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
With temperatures on the first tee hovering in the mid-30s, layers were a necessity for Augustana University South Dakota's Hannah Hankinson and McKayla Poppins during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
With temperatures on the first tee hovering in the mid-30s, layers were a necessity for Augustana University South Dakota's Hannah Hankinson and McKayla Poppins during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
With temperatures on the first tee hovering in the mid-30s, layers were a necessity for Augustana University South Dakota's Hannah Hankinson and McKayla Poppins during the NSIC Women's Golf Championship at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
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MORTON, Minn. – Helped by three golfers finishing inside the top-5 Sunday at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club, the Minnesota State University women’s golf team secured its first Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference championship, putting an end to Augustana University’s string of nine straight conference victories.
The Mavericks previously claimed five North Central Conference championships with their first coming in 1989.
MSU senior Abbe Partington, from Winona, Minn., began the championship with a round of 77 and carded the same score during Sunday’s final round to earn medalist honors at 19-over 235, edging sophomore teammate Alissa Carlson by one stroke.
The Mavericks also got help from sophomore Maddy Messin, who carded a pair of 78’s to finish in fourth place at 238.
With the win Sunday, the Mavericks earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Central Super Regional May 6-8 at Muskogee Country Club in Muskogee, Okla., marking the 11th consecutive trip to the postseason for Minnesota State.
2019 WOMEN’S NSIC CHAMPIONSHIP
DACOTAH RIDGE GOLF CLUB
MORTON, MINN.
5,906 YARDS, PAR 72
FINAL TEAM RESULTS
1. Minnesota State, 309-326-317—952
2. Augustana University, 330-324-331—985
3. Minot State, 337-327-331—995
4. U. of Sioux Falls, 328-327-341—996
5. Upper Iowa, 339-335-331—1005
6. Concordia-St. Paul, 332-340-345—1017
7. Bemidji State, 348-337-358—1043
8. Winona State, 359-349-353—1061
9. St. Cloud State, 359-344-372—1075
10. Southwest Minn. State, 385-385-370—1140
11. MSU-Moorhead, 392-389-405—1186
12. Minnesota-Crookston, 434-408-419—1261
FINAL INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
1. Abbe Partington, MSU, 77-81-77—235
2. Alissa Carlson, MSU, 75-81-80—236
3. Hannah Hankinson, Augustana, 82-77-78—237
4. Maddy Messin, MSU, 78-82-78—238
T5. Miriam Dumes, Minot State, 80-80-80—240
T5. Erika Olson, Concordia-St. Paul, 78-78-84—240
7. Alexandra Demko, Minot State, 81-81-79—241
T8. Ilayna Long, Upper Iowa, 83-77-82—242
T8. McKayla Poppens, Augustana, 79-79-84—242
10. Hayley Tollette, MSU, 79-82-82—243
For complete tournament results go to:
http://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=team&tid=17209
