"We are all ready to kick off our spring season this week with the Mid-American Match Play Challenge," FGCU's eighth-year head coach Sarah Trew said. "This team is coming off a historic fall, and we are looking to keep the momentum rolling into 2019. This is the fourth time we have participated in this event so we feel very comfortable both with the Royal Lakes course and the unique format. We have been working hard at practice for the last three weeks sharpening our skills, and we are excited to get in tournament mode."
Along with FGCU and host BGSU, the following teams are listed as noted for participation in the Mid-American Match Play Challenge and their seedings:
#2 Northern Illinois
#4 Akron
#5 Illinois State
#6 Eastern Michigan
#7 Western Michigan
#8 Ohio
#9 Central Michigan
#10 Morhead State
#11 Purdue-Fort Wayne
#12 Western Illinois
The Eagles will be listed as the #1 seed in the tournament while host BGSU is the #3 seed.
Last Time Out:
The Eagles last competed for a 5th place finish out of 15 teams in the three-day 41st annual Pat Bradley Invitational at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in Bradenton, Florida from October 21-23, 2018.
It was freshman Laura Edmonds and sophomore Natalia Nassar that led the way for the Eagles. Edmonds tied for 14th place with a final score of 217 (+1, 73-76-68) while Nassar finished tied for 17th with a final score of 218 (+2, 79-69-70).
Losses and Future Eagles:
The Eagles did lose grad student Lexie Flerlage and junior Kate Williamson. Flerlage, a transfer from Florida State parted way, while Williamson, a two-time WGCA Scholar All-American, transferred to Utah Valley. The Eagles did sign three newcomers to the team on National Signing Day for the 2019-20 season: Isabella Portokalis, Sarah Edwards and Sadie Chlapowski.
Isabella Portokalis:
Portokalis, a an snowboarder, hails from London, Ontario, Canada and will join from the Oakridge Secondary School. Portokalis won her first AJGA event this past summer in the Coca-Cola Junior Open Championship at Boyne Highlands scoring a 71-70-70---211 (-5).
Her other finishes include:
- 1st place at the CN Ontario Golf Canada Championship in 2016 - 71-73-72---216
- 1st place in the 2017 and 2018 Thames Valley Regional High School Championship shooting 72 in 2017 and 73 in 2018. She competed against boys in this event.
- 1st place at Team Ontario Cup in 2016 with a 76-67---143
- 1st place at OFSAA (Ontario) high school championship in 2015 with a 72
- 2nd place at the Golf Ontario Junior Spring Classic in 2016 with a 67-76-72---215
- 2nd place at the Ontario Junior Girls Championship in 2016 with a 68-74-76-73
- 3rd place at the AJGA/CJGA Junior Open Championship in 2018 with a 72-72-69---213 (-3)
- 7th place at the Ontario Women's Amateur in 2016 with a 74-71-75-73
- 9th place at Canadian Junior Girls Championship in 2018 with a 75-79-75-69
"Isabella has one of the most polished junior résumés of anyone to sign with FGCU," Trew said. "Currently, she ranks 75th in the Rolex AJGA Rankings and won the AJGA Coca-Cola Junior Championship at Boyne Highlands this past summer. I believe she will come in and make an immediate impact in our program. She is a hard worker, hits the ball a long way and knows how to score. Her experience and knowing how to win on the national level are big additions for us. We have been waiting a long time to sign her and are excited this day is final here."
"I chose FGCU because it is an incredible opportunity to be part of a world class educational facility and golf program," Portokalis said of her decision. "I am extremely fortunate to attend a school that has an amazing golf team and coach, where I can play all year round."
Sarah Edwards:
Edwards joins FGCU from Jay High School in Jay, Florida. Edwards was named the Pensacola Junior Golfer of the Year, won both NJGT events that she has played in. She came in first at the Downing Gray Cup tournament and qualified for the FHSAA 1A state tournament twice in high school.
"We are happy to welcome Sarah to the Eagle family next year," Trew said. "She is a very competitive, hard-working young lady who will make us better. She is consistent when she tees it up and doesn't really get into much trouble. She is a grinder and always finds a way to scrape out pars if she isn't hitting well. We are blessed that she and her family chose FGCU."
"I chose FGCU because of its wonderful campus," Edwards said. "It has the PGM program, which I am excited to be a part of and, overall, I am looking forward to playing golf at the next level and working with Coach Trew and the team."
Sadie Chlapowski:
Chlapowski hails from St. Petersburg, Florida and will join as a junior with two years of eligibility remaining after spending her first two years at NJCAA Daytona State College.
Chlapowski helped lead Daytona State College to the NJCAA national championship in 2017-18. She finished in a 36th-place tie at the Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship in July and won the North Florida PGA Jr. Tour's Event No. 1 with a 75. Moreover, she was selected to play in the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach and was selected to be on the Golf Channel's Morning Drive because of it.
Chlapowski hails from St. Petersburg, Florida and will join as a junior with two years of eligibility remaining after spending her first two years at NJCAA Daytona State College.
Chlapowski helped lead Daytona State College to the NJCAA national championship in 2017-18. She finished in a 36th-place tie at the Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship in July and won the North Florida PGA Jr. Tour's Event No. 1 with a 75. Moreover, she was selected to play in the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach and was selected to be on the Golf Channel's Morning Drive because of it.
"We are thrilled that Sadie will be joining us next year," Trew said. "She loves FGCU and is going to bring a huge amount of energy to everything she does here. Coming from Daytona State and seeing her team win a national championship last year, she knows what kind of hard and work and dedication it takes to achieve the big goals we have set for ourselves. I believe with her experience that she is going to step into a leadership role for us and help push people to give 100 percent. She is a great person and we are lucky to have her."
Academically, Chlapowski was a President's List student at Boca Ciega, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in the top 10 percent of her class.
"I think I will really enjoy my time at FGCU," Chlapowski said of her decision. "I love the beach-oriented campus and the fact that it's close to home. I really like Coach Trew and the girls on the team. I think it's the perfect fit for me."
Eagles History in MMPC:
This will be the fourth time that the Eagles will be competing in the Mid-American Match Play Challenge. The first time was on February 8-9, 2016, where they entered as the #11 seed. They would upset #6 seed Central Michigan 5-0 before falling to #3 seed Akron 3-1-1 in the quarterfinals. The Eagles would claim fifth after upsetting #5 seed Western Michigan 3-1-1 in the consolation bracket before claiming 5th place with a 2-2-1 win over #7 seed Bowling Green. The eventual winner was Kent State.
Last Year, the Eagles entered as the #2 seed where they finished as the runner-up after thy defeated #7 seed Ohio 4-1 in the quarterfinals and #3 seed Northern Illinois 3-2 in the semifinals before falling 2-3 to the #1 seed and eventual winner Kent State.
This will be the fourth time that the Eagles will be competing in the Mid-American Match Play Challenge. The first time was on February 8-9, 2016, where they entered as the #11 seed. They would upset #6 seed Central Michigan 5-0 before falling to #3 seed Akron 3-1-1 in the quarterfinals. The Eagles would claim fifth after upsetting #5 seed Western Michigan 3-1-1 in the consolation bracket before claiming 5th place with a 2-2-1 win over #7 seed Bowling Green. The eventual winner was Kent State.
Last Year, the Eagles entered as the #2 seed where they finished as the runner-up after thy defeated #7 seed Ohio 4-1 in the quarterfinals and #3 seed Northern Illinois 3-2 in the semifinals before falling 2-3 to the #1 seed and eventual winner Kent State.
Scouting Host BGSU:
The Falcons recently competed in the Spring Cup Challenge in Bradenton. They closed the fall season with a 5th place finis in the Central Michigan MAC Fall Preview on October 14 and 15th and most recently competed in the Spring Cup Challenge in Bradenton where they defeated Ohio 8-4.
Juniors Erin Fahey and Julia Durkin lead the Falcons individually as they both finished tied for 16th place with a final score of 151 each at the MAC Fall Preview. In the Spring Cup Challenge, Fahey teamed with sophomore Nicole Cox for a 2 & 1 win while Durkin teamed with sophomore Sammi Blackburn for a 4 & 3 win
Falcons Series History in MMPC:
This will be the sixth season that the Falcons will host the tournament. Last season, the Falcons went 1-3 in the tournament. After defeating Central Michigan 3-2, they would fall 4-1 to Northern Illinois, 4-1 to Akron and 2-1-2 to UNC-Asheville.
Scouting Northern Illinois:
The Huskies are coming off of a 6th place finish in the UC Irvine Invitational on October 29-30, 2018.
Junior Kelly Anderson tied for 21st with a final score of 225 with a 9-over-par.
Fellow junior Brielle Ward joined Anderson in the top 25. Ward finished with a 226 and a 10-over-par.
Huskies Match History in MMPC:
This will be the seventh straight year for Northern Illinois to compete in the MAPC. Last season, the Huskies finished 3rd in the MMPC. They defeated host Bowling Green 4-1 in the second round before falling 3-2 to FGCU in the semifinals. They were able to claim third place after defeating Western Michigan 4-0-1.
Scouting Akron:
The Zips are coming off of a 11th place finish in the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational hosted by Kentucky on October 5-6, 2018 and a 4th place finish in the Central Michigan Fall Preview on October 14 and 15 to end their fall season.
Senior Danielle Nicholson led Akron's scoring in the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational. Nicholson finished tied for 25th with a final score of 211 and a five-over-par. She was the only Zip to reach the top 25. Meanwhile in the Fall Preview, Nicholson
Zips Match History in MMPC:
This will be the sixth straight season that the Zips competed in the MAPC. Last season, the Zips were named the runner-up. After receiving a first round bye, the Zips deafted NIU in the quarterfinals and Oakland in the semifinals before losing the final matchup 5-0 to Lamar.
Scouting Western Michigan:
The Broncos recently competed in the Lady Blue Hen Invitational, hosted by Delaware on October 20 and 21, 2018. WMU finished second to last (12th) out of 13 teams.
Freshman Fiona Wang was the Broncos' top finisher on the day, tying for 25th with a 230 (+17) Wang opened the tournament shooting a 72 and then a 77 before wrapping up the weekend with an 81 on Saturday. Junior Jasmine Chee finished with a 233 (+20) and was followed by senior Claire Hernandez with a 236 (+23). Sophomore Cameryn Lucia finished with a 249 (+36) and freshman Brooke Gibbons shot a 251 (+38)
Broncos Match History in MMPC:
Last time in the MMPC, the Broncos finished in 5th place. After receiving a first round bye, they would fall to Oakland in the quarterfinals before Ohio in the consolation bracket and Northern Illinois in the 5th place match to claim 5th place.
Scouting Ohio:
The Bobcats are coming off tied for eighth place in the Central Michigan Fall Preview on October 14 and 15th, 2018, and most recently competed in the Spring Cup Challenge in Bradenton where they fell 8-4 to host Bowling Green.
Freshman Catherine Loftus finished tied for 15th place, which was her best finish as a Bobcat thus far. Loftus finished the tournament on Monday with a third-round score of 83, giving her a two-day total of 227 (+11).
Bobcats Match History in MMPC:
The Bobcats finished 8th last time in the MMPC defeating BGSU in the first round before falling to Lamar in the quarterfinals and Eastern Michigan in the 7th place consolation match. This will be there
Scouting EMU:
The Eastern Michigan Eagles played in Bradenton earlier as they recently competed in the Pat Bradley Invitational, hosted by FIU, on October 21-22, 2018 where they finished 14th out of 15 teams.
Sophomore Preaw Sripatrprasite tied for 22nd-place with a three-over 219 (73-74-72) in the fall.
EMU Match History in MMPC:
Four Chippewas placed in the top 25: seniors Bria Colosky (t-8th) and Holly Hines (t-11th), junior Jami Laude (t-11th) and sophomore Rachel Leucata (t-17th).
The Mastodons are coming off of finishing in last place at the MAC Fall Preview, hosted by Central Michigan.
Sophomore Holly Anderson set a new Purdue Fort Wayne women's golf record for 54-hole score on the final day of the MAC Fall Preview. Anderson's two-day score of 221 sets a new 54-hole mark by six strokes, breaking the old record of 227 she had tied earlier this season. She carded a 75 during the final round, which included a pair of birdies, as she tied for sixth place. Anderson finished the tournament with the lowest average par-3 score among all players.
Mastodons Match History in MMPC:
Overall, the Mastodons are 3-6 overall in the MMPC. Last time out, the Mastodons fell to FGCU before earning wins over Dayton and Central Michigan.
Since they are the No. 2 seed for the Mid-American Match Play Challenge, FGCU will have a first round bye where they will await the winner between Ohio and Dayton in the quarterfinals.
Scouting Western Illinois:
The Leathernecks are coming off of a 10th place finish out of 11 teams in the Dayton Fall Invitational, hosted by Dayton on October 15-16, 2018.
Junior Cassidy Jurkaites shot a 77 in the final round to complete the event with a 162 (+22) tied for 44th.
How to Keep Up:
Livestats will be available for the tournament.
Lineup and Tee Times:
1. Edmonds 12:28 pm
2. Marck-Sherk 12:21 pm
3. Holbert 12:14 pm
4. Nassar: 12:07 pm
5. Clark: noon
Fans cans also keep up on Twitter
Livestats Link: http://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&tid=16318
The Falcons recently competed in the Spring Cup Challenge in Bradenton. They closed the fall season with a 5th place finis in the Central Michigan MAC Fall Preview on October 14 and 15th and most recently competed in the Spring Cup Challenge in Bradenton where they defeated Ohio 8-4.
Juniors Erin Fahey and Julia Durkin lead the Falcons individually as they both finished tied for 16th place with a final score of 151 each at the MAC Fall Preview. In the Spring Cup Challenge, Fahey teamed with sophomore Nicole Cox for a 2 & 1 win while Durkin teamed with sophomore Sammi Blackburn for a 4 & 3 win
Falcons Series History in MMPC:
This will be the sixth season that the Falcons will host the tournament. Last season, the Falcons went 1-3 in the tournament. After defeating Central Michigan 3-2, they would fall 4-1 to Northern Illinois, 4-1 to Akron and 2-1-2 to UNC-Asheville.
Scouting Northern Illinois:
The Huskies are coming off of a 6th place finish in the UC Irvine Invitational on October 29-30, 2018.
Junior Kelly Anderson tied for 21st with a final score of 225 with a 9-over-par.
Fellow junior Brielle Ward joined Anderson in the top 25. Ward finished with a 226 and a 10-over-par.
Huskies Match History in MMPC:
This will be the seventh straight year for Northern Illinois to compete in the MAPC. Last season, the Huskies finished 3rd in the MMPC. They defeated host Bowling Green 4-1 in the second round before falling 3-2 to FGCU in the semifinals. They were able to claim third place after defeating Western Michigan 4-0-1.
Scouting Akron:
The Zips are coming off of a 11th place finish in the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational hosted by Kentucky on October 5-6, 2018 and a 4th place finish in the Central Michigan Fall Preview on October 14 and 15 to end their fall season.
Senior Danielle Nicholson led Akron's scoring in the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational. Nicholson finished tied for 25th with a final score of 211 and a five-over-par. She was the only Zip to reach the top 25. Meanwhile in the Fall Preview, Nicholson
Zips Match History in MMPC:
This will be the sixth straight season that the Zips competed in the MAPC. Last season, the Zips were named the runner-up. After receiving a first round bye, the Zips deafted NIU in the quarterfinals and Oakland in the semifinals before losing the final matchup 5-0 to Lamar.
Scouting Western Michigan:
The Broncos recently competed in the Lady Blue Hen Invitational, hosted by Delaware on October 20 and 21, 2018. WMU finished second to last (12th) out of 13 teams.
Freshman Fiona Wang was the Broncos' top finisher on the day, tying for 25th with a 230 (+17) Wang opened the tournament shooting a 72 and then a 77 before wrapping up the weekend with an 81 on Saturday. Junior Jasmine Chee finished with a 233 (+20) and was followed by senior Claire Hernandez with a 236 (+23). Sophomore Cameryn Lucia finished with a 249 (+36) and freshman Brooke Gibbons shot a 251 (+38)
Broncos Match History in MMPC:
Last time in the MMPC, the Broncos finished in 5th place. After receiving a first round bye, they would fall to Oakland in the quarterfinals before Ohio in the consolation bracket and Northern Illinois in the 5th place match to claim 5th place.
Scouting Ohio:
The Bobcats are coming off tied for eighth place in the Central Michigan Fall Preview on October 14 and 15th, 2018, and most recently competed in the Spring Cup Challenge in Bradenton where they fell 8-4 to host Bowling Green.
Freshman Catherine Loftus finished tied for 15th place, which was her best finish as a Bobcat thus far. Loftus finished the tournament on Monday with a third-round score of 83, giving her a two-day total of 227 (+11).
Bobcats Match History in MMPC:
The Bobcats finished 8th last time in the MMPC defeating BGSU in the first round before falling to Lamar in the quarterfinals and Eastern Michigan in the 7th place consolation match. This will be there
Scouting EMU:
The Eastern Michigan Eagles played in Bradenton earlier as they recently competed in the Pat Bradley Invitational, hosted by FIU, on October 21-22, 2018 where they finished 14th out of 15 teams.
Sophomore Preaw Sripatrprasite tied for 22nd-place with a three-over 219 (73-74-72) in the fall.
EMU Match History in MMPC:
This will be the fifth time EMU will competed in the MMPC. Last season, EMU finished seventh in the MMPC. After receiving a first round bye, EMU fell to FGCU in the quarterfinals and NIU in the Consolation bracket before defeating Ohio in the 7th place consolation match.
Scouting Central Michigan:
The Chippewas finished in 5th place out of 13 teams at the Charles Braun Jr. Intercollegiate, hosted by Evansville, on October 22-23, 2018.
Four Chippewas placed in the top 25: seniors Bria Colosky (t-8th) and Holly Hines (t-11th), junior Jami Laude (t-11th) and sophomore Rachel Leucata (t-17th).
Chippewas Match History in MMPC:
Last season, the Chippewas went 0-3 in the MMPC after losing to Oakland, host Bowling Green and Ft. Wayne.
Scouting Purdue-Ft Wayne:Last season, the Chippewas went 0-3 in the MMPC after losing to Oakland, host Bowling Green and Ft. Wayne.
The Mastodons are coming off of finishing in last place at the MAC Fall Preview, hosted by Central Michigan.
Sophomore Holly Anderson set a new Purdue Fort Wayne women's golf record for 54-hole score on the final day of the MAC Fall Preview. Anderson's two-day score of 221 sets a new 54-hole mark by six strokes, breaking the old record of 227 she had tied earlier this season. She carded a 75 during the final round, which included a pair of birdies, as she tied for sixth place. Anderson finished the tournament with the lowest average par-3 score among all players.
Mastodons Match History in MMPC:
Overall, the Mastodons are 3-6 overall in the MMPC. Last time out, the Mastodons fell to FGCU before earning wins over Dayton and Central Michigan.
Since they are the No. 2 seed for the Mid-American Match Play Challenge, FGCU will have a first round bye where they will await the winner between Ohio and Dayton in the quarterfinals.
Scouting Western Illinois:
The Leathernecks are coming off of a 10th place finish out of 11 teams in the Dayton Fall Invitational, hosted by Dayton on October 15-16, 2018.
Junior Cassidy Jurkaites shot a 77 in the final round to complete the event with a 162 (+22) tied for 44th.
How to Keep Up:
Livestats will be available for the tournament.
Lineup and Tee Times:
1. Edmonds 12:28 pm
2. Marck-Sherk 12:21 pm
3. Holbert 12:14 pm
4. Nassar: 12:07 pm
5. Clark: noon
Fans cans also keep up on Twitter
Livestats Link: http://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&tid=16318
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