April 7, 2002

MIAMI LAKES, FL - Florida Atlantic University finished fifth at the 2002 Ryder Florida Women's Collegiate Championship in Miami Lakes, FL. The Lady Owls shot a 319 in Sunday's final round at the par-72, 6,317-yard Don Shula's Golf Resort. FAU finished with a three-round total of 940, which was five strokes better that sixth-place Central Florida. FAU finished tops among four Atlantic Sun Conference teams that were part of the 13-team field.

Jessica Carafiello led FAU in the final round with a four-over par 76. Jessica Polus shot a 78 while finishing the tournament fourth overall. FAU's Natalia Navarro finished second on the team and tied for 16th overall.

Florida State won the tournament with a total of 900. Florida was second at 911 while South Florida took third at 918. The University of Miami finished fourth with 930.

Florida Atlantic next takes part in the A-Sun Championship April 15-17 in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL.

Final Results

Team
FAU (304-317-319, 940/5th)

Individual
Jessica Polus (69-77-78, 224/4th)
Natalia Navarro (75-75-83, 233/t-16th)
Jessica Carafiello (81-87-76, 244/36th)
Jaclyn Lucas (79-86-82, 247/t-40th)
Heidi von Korff (82-79-86, 247/t-40th)