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Kim, Mao Lead NU at NorthropGrumman Regional Challenge

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. — Both Hannah Kim and Janet Mao logged top-25 finishes at the rigorous NorthropGrumman Regional Challenge, which wrapped up on Tuesday at the par-71 Palos Verdes Golf Club.
 
Kim and Mao both posted 4-over performances in the third round to finish 9-over overall.
 
No. 12 Northwestern finished in 12th place in the spring season-opening event.
 
Sarah Cho (+13, T41), Stephanie Lau (+24, T78), and Brooke Riley (+29, T84) round out the Wildcats' lineup. Monica Matsubara finished with a +22 total as an individual entry.
 
Chicago's Big Ten Team will have some down-time before its next event. NU will participate in the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on March 2-4 to continue its slate.
 
Northwestern – 12/18 • 293-299-310=902 (+50)
T23 – Janet Mao – 74-73-75 = 222 (+9)
T23 – Hannah Kim – 75-72-75 = 222 (+9)
T41 – Sarah Cho – 71-75-80 = 226 (+13)
T75 – Monica Matsubara (IND) – 75-79-81 = 235 (+22)
T78 – Stephanie Lau – 73-84-80 = 237 (+24)
T84 – Brooke Riley – 82-79-81 = 242 (+29)
 

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