Seton Hall Opens Fall Season at Penn State, Saturday

STATE COLLEGE, PA. – The Seton Hall women's golf team will open the 2024 fall season with three rounds of golf at the Nittany Lion Invitational at Penn State, Sept. 14-15.

Tournament Details:
NITTANY LION INVITATIONAL
Host: Penn State University
Location: State College, Pa.
Course: Penn State Blue Course
Course Vitals: Par-72, 6,423 yards
Dates: September 14-15, 2024

THE COURSE
Situated deep in the rolling terrain of central Pennsylvania, another world of exhilarating golf awaits you! A place where carefully designed courses harmonize with the natural beauty of the surroundings. A place that will drive you to partake the challenges of the game you love. The Penn State Golf Courses are ready to offer you the very best the game has to offer. Take a trip up our tree-lined drive and experience the finest in course facilities and personalized service. We also offer an award-winning driving-range with the Golf Range Association of America since 2012, with four practice putting greens, a bunker area, and 32 artificial driving range stalls with ample targets on the range.

The relaxing atmosphere continues right off the greens and into the Walker Clubhouse. In this 6,000 sq. ft. facility you'll find a complete Golf Shop filled with the latest in quality golf equipment and merchandise. Let our golf professionals share with you their expertise and answer any of your questions. Next to the Golf Shop is The Nineteenth Hole Cafe. This snack area offers a variety of food and snacks for a quick bite or a relaxing meal. The Cafe's open dining area overlooks the courses and provides the perfect compliments to a round of golf.

THE FIELD
In addition to Seton Hall and host Penn State, the field is comprised of 12 other teams including: Akron, Columbia, Central Arkansas, Central Michigan, Delaware, Harvard, Jacksonville State, Princeton, Richmond, Towson, Yale and Youngstown State.

THE FORMAT
Teams will play five golfers and count the four lowest scores per round.

THE LINEUP
Seton Hall will be bringing the following lineup to Penn State:

Ana Sarrias Pro, Senior
Marta Aguilar, Freshman
Kasumi Tran, Sophomore
Amelie Gras, Freshman
Renee Rane, Sophomore

LAST TIME AT PENN STATE
Ana Sarrias Pro (Cadiz, Spain) shot an even-par, 72, in the final round of the 2022 Nittany Lion Invitational to pace the Seton Hall women's golf team to a 13th place finish.

As a team, Seton Hall shot a 22-over-par, 310, on Sunday. The Pirates finished their second tournament of the year with a 52-over-par, 305-301-310-916. Host Penn State ran away with the team title at 3-under-par. Seton Hall's lone BIG EAST competition, Butler, finished seventh at 35-over-par.

Sarah Fouratt was the top individual Pirate for the tournament. In round three, she used 14 pars to fuel a 4-over-par, 76. For the tournament, she tied for 32nd place overall with a 10-over-par, 79-71-76-226.

THE SCHEDULE
The field will play two continuous rounds (36 holes) on Saturday, beginning with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m., and a single, final round on Sunday. Sunday's shotgun start will begin at 8:30 a.m. Seton Hall will be paired with golfers from Youngstown State and Akron for the first two rounds on holes 11 through 14.

THE RESULTS
Live scoring will be available throughout the tournament via Scoreboard.clippd.com. Complete results of each day's events will also be available following competition at SHUpirates.com.