Freshman Lauren Weaver finished tied for third at the Arizona Silver Belle Championship.Freshman Lauren Weaver finished tied for third at the Arizona Silver Belle Championship.

Weaver Finishes Tied For Third at Arizona Silver Belle Championship

Dec. 30, 2009

Arizona Silver Belle Championship Results

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Freshman Lauren Weaver posted a 6-under 210 at the Arizona Silver Belle Championship at Raven Golf Course in Scottsdale, finishing in a tie for third and just one stroke back of first.

Weaver notched a pair of sub-par rounds, posting a 2-under 70 in round one and a 4-under 68 in round two. She was especially precise on the back nine in both rounds, shooting a 31 and a 30 during the 54-hole tournament. Weaver, who entered the final 18 holes tied for the lead at 6-under, shot an even-par 72 to finish in a tie for third.

Weaver led Northwestern in scoring average during the fall season, averaging a 73.7 per round through the first five tournaments. She highlighted the roster with a pair of top-10 finishes, including placing fifth at the Dick McGuire Invitational. Weaver and the rest of the Wildcats commence the spring portion of their 2009-10 schedule at the Lady Puerto Rico Feb. 7-9 in Rio Grande, P.R.