Sept. 14, 1999

PULLMAN, Wash. -- The Washington State women's golf team captured its second straight top 5 finish by placing fifth at the Brigham Young Invitational at the Hobble Creek Golf Course in Springville, Utah.

Junior Jennifer Dodd (77-79-77---233), sophomore Tasha Browner (78-77-82---237), and senior Jenny Ballou (81-81-76---238) all finished in the top 25 individually. Dodd's 13th place effort paced the Cougars.

The University of Texas-El Paso (306-299-310---915) captured the team title, finishing 14 strokes ahead of runner-up California (325-301-303---929). Tournament host Brigham Young (308-320-306---934) placed third, 5 shots ahead of Hawaii (314-312-313---939) and 13 shots ahead of fifth place Washington State (314-316-317---947).

UTEP's Kristen MacLaren grabbed top individual honors, finishing with a six-over-par 222.

UP NEXT: The Cougar women travel to Eugene, Ore. to play in the Oregon Invitational.

COMPLETE WSU RESULTS:

 13) Jennifer Dodd 77-79-77---233
 T21) Tasha Browner 78-77-82---237
 T23) Jenny Ballou 81-81-76---238
 T37) Shanelle Roberts 83-79-82---244
 T62) Donna Bell 78-85-90---253

WSU ROSTER: Jenny Ballou, Sr., Portland, Ore., Donna Bell, Fr., Prince George, BC., Tasha Browner, So., Tarzana, Calif., Jennifer Dodd, Jr., Portland, Ore., Shanelle Roberts, Fr., Tacoma, Wash.