The annual tournament, which has gone by several names over the years, has become a fall tradition for the Trojans. Little Rock has enjoyed success on the challenging Diamante Course, finishing in the top five each of the past two seasons.
"This is a fun tournament for us since we host it, and Diamante has been a great partner over the years," said head coachÂ
Jenna Birch. "We're looking forward to another great week and the chance to compete for a championship."
This year's field features several returning programs, includingÂ
Boston College, last year's runner-up, andÂ
Oral Roberts, which tied Little Rock for third. Other teams in the top 10 last fall includedÂ
California Baptist,Â
Missouri State,Â
Arkansas State, andÂ
Central Arkansas.
"We've faced strong competition all fall, and this tournament is no different," Birch said.
The Trojans are coming off a fifth-place finish last week at theÂ
Lady Red Wolves Classic in Jonesboro.Â
Eleonore Aernouts led the way, finishing second overall and earningÂ
OVC Golfer of the Week honors.
"Eleonore has been working hard all fall and has played really well," Birch added. "I expect her to have another strong showing this week."
STARTING LINEUP
1.
Eleonore Aernouts
2.
Nina Pitsch
3. lara Martin
4. Cloe Poizac
5.
Elvira Flodstrom
Â
THE FIELDÂ
Lipscomb
UT Arlington
Ball State
Oral Roberts
UTRGV
Boston College
Tennessee State
Arkansas State
Texas A&M Corpus Christy
California Baptist
LITTLE ROCKÂ
Missouri State
SeattleÂ
Memphis
Central Arkansas
East Texas A&MÂ
Houston ChristianÂ
Stephen F. Austin
Â