DALTON, Ga. — The No. 3-ranked Dalton State women's golf team showcased their depth and consistency at the Lady Roadrunner Fall Invite, cruising to a commanding victory at Dalton Golf & Country Club on October 20–21. The Roadrunners posted rounds of 305-302-299 for a 54-hole total of 906 (+42), finishing 16 strokes ahead of runner-up #4 Marian (Ind.).
 
FINAL TEAM STANDINGS

• 1st – #3 Dalton State: 906 (+42)
• 2nd – #4 Marian (Ind.): 922 (+58)
• 3rd – #6 SCAD Savannah (Ga.): 927 (+63)

ROUND 1
Dalton State opened the tournament with a steady first round of 305 (+17). Sara Burger led the way with a 1-over 73, highlighted by a birdie on the par-5 8th and a clean back nine. Jia Kataria and Ella Ahlqvist each carded 77 (+5), providing strong support in the middle of the lineup. Tylah James added a 78 (+6), while Tara Phipps rounded out the scoring with an 81 (+9).
 
HIGHLIGHTS

• Sara Burger: 73 (+1)
• Jia Kataria: 76 (+4)
• Ella Ahlqvist: 77 (+5)
• Tylah James: 79 (+7)
• Tara Phipps: 81 (+9)

INDIVIDUALS

• Elin Gullbrandsson: 77 (+5)
• Delaney Ratchford: 77 (+5)
• Susana Calvar: 82 (+10)

ROUND 2
The Roadrunners tightened their grip on the leaderboard in Round 2, firing a 302 (+14) to extend their lead. Jia Kataria delivered the low score of the round for Dalton State with a 73 (+1), bouncing back from an early bogey with birdies on holes 7 and 9. Sara Burger stayed steady with a 75 (+3), while Tara Phipps improved to 76 (+4). Tylah James added an 78 (+6), and Ella Ahlqvist posted 84 (+12) to round out the team effort.
 
HIGHLIGHTS

• Jia Kataria: 73 (+1)
• Sara Burger: 75 (+3)
• Tara Phipps: 76 (+4)
• Tylah James: 78 (+6)
• Ella Ahlqvist: 84 (+12)

INDIVIDUALS

• Susana Calvar: 79 (+7)
• Delaney Ratchford: 85 (+13)
• Elin Gullbrandsson: 87 (+15)

ROUND 3
Dalton State closed the event in style with a tournament-best 299 (+11) in Round 3, sealing the victory. Jia Kataria led the charge with a 72 (E), her best round of the tournament, featuring birdies on holes 4 and 13 and an eagle on 15 that propelled her to the individual medalist title. Tylah James contributed her tournament-best round of 75 (+3) as Sara Burger continued her strong play with a 76 (+4). Ella Ahlqvist bounced back with a 76 (+4) of her own, while Tara Phipps added an 77 (+5) to complete the scoring.
 
HIGHLIGHTS

• Jia Kataria: 72 (E)
• Tylah James: 75 (+3)
• Sara Burger: 76 (+4)
• Ella Ahlqvist: 76 (+4)
• Tara Phipps: 77 (+5)

INDIVIDUALS

• Susana Calvar: 79 (+7)
• Elin Gullbrandsson: 82 (+10)
• Delaney Ratchford: 85 (+13)

UP NEXT
#3-ranked Dalton State ends the Fall season with consecutive victories that will carry momentum into the Spring stretch that begins in February.
 
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