KANSAS CITY, Mo. (4/5/16) – The Arkansas State women's golf team concluded play Tuesday at the Kansas City Shootout with a three-round total of 949 that placed it in eighth place among 13 teams.

Three players who finished in the tournament's top-40 leaders, including sophomore Emma Miller who shot a three-round total of 237 to finish in a tie for 32nd at Shoal Creek Golf Club, led the Red Wolves. Beth Ann Compton finished a stroke behind Miller with a tournament total of 238, while freshman Aracaelly Jimenez Rios carded a three-round total of 239.

The Red Wolves concluded the outing seven strokes behind seventh-place Oral Roberts, while Sun Belt Conference mate Little Rock won the tournament with a combined 918. Wichita State finished runner-up with a 920 and Missouri State placed third with a 931.

“We are happy to have moved up one spot from our first day, however we didn't get the outcome we wanted today,” A-State head coach M.J. Desbiens Shaw said. “This next week will be crucial for our team in preparation for the Sun Belt Conference in a few weeks.”

Sarah Childers moved up 15 spots in the standings after turning in a tournament best 78 in the third round to finish in a tie for 56th place. Olivia Loiacano rounded out the scoring for the Red Wolves with total of 241 to finish in a tie for 42nd place.

Also representing the Red Wolves, Abi Laker shot a 257 to place her tied for 78th place while competing as an individual.

A-State will next compete at the Sun Belt Conference Championship at the Miramar Beach, Fla., April 17-19.

ARKANSAS STATE RESULTS

Place, Name (RD 1-RD 2-RD 3—TOTAL)

8, Arkansas State (315-316-318—949)

T4, Aracelly Jimenez Rios (75-79-71—225)

T32, Emma Miller (80-76-81—237)

T34, Beth Ann Compton (80-79-79—238)

T37, Aracelly Jimenez Rios (77-78-84—239)

T42, Olivia Loiacano (78-83-80—241)

T56, Sarah Childers (82-85-78—245)

T78, Abi Laker (84-84-89—257)*

*Competing as an individual