Griffins compete in program's first-ever women's golf conference championship

Rockford, Ill. - Fontbonne women's golf competed in the program's first-ever women's golf conference championship this weekend as the Griffins are now affiliate members of the Midwest Conference. The three-day Championship was held at the Aldeen Golf Club in Rockford, Ill on a par 73 course.

Fontbonne scored 1160 during the windy event, earning them fifth place of seven teams and just two strokes short of fourth place. Fontbonne senior Gina Falvey made history, earning the program's first All-Conference nomination. Falvey shot 262, earning third place among the 40 competitors. In the third round, the Florida native shot just one stroke shy of her season's low round.

Fontbonne ends their fall season next Monday when they travel to Christian Brothers University in Southaven, Miss.