Winston-Salem State Spring Golf Challenge results

Alabama A&M Golf Classic results

HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University women's golf team has opened the spring 2010 season with a pair of tournament wins, taking both the Winston-Salem State Spring Golf Challenge and the Alabama A&M Golf Classic.

The Lady Pirates shot a 108-over 684 (343-341) to take the Winston-Salem State Spring Golf Challenge at the Winston Lake Golf Course on March 20-21, sweeping the top three individual spots.

Iman Ellis (Reynoldsburg, Ohio) won the individual title after shooting a 17-over 161 (79-82), while Dionne West (Springdale, Md.) fired a 26-over 170 (86-84) to finish second and Kayla Williams (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) came in third with a 27-over 171 (88-83). Jessi Mitchell (Fayetteville, Ga.) finished fifth with a 40-over 184 (90-94), and Nicole West (Springdale, Md.) fired a 42-over 186 (94-92) to finish 6th.

Ellis' first-round 79 was the lowest of the tournament.

The Lady Pirates took the Alabama A&M Golf Classic at the Goose Pond Golf Course on March 29-30, firing a 41-over 617 (316-301).

Ellis won the individual crown in this tournament as well, finishing 6-over with a 150 (79-71) and becoming the only player to shoot under par with her second-round 71. Williams shot an 11-over 155 (80-75) to finish second, while Dionne West and Nicole West tied for third at 12-over 156; Dionne went 79-77, while Nicole shot 78-78.

Sydnee Mack helped Hampton sweep the top five spots, finishing fifth with a 20-over 164 (84-80).

The Lady Pirates will return to action Sunday through Tuesday, when they head to Hartford, Conn. for the University of Hartford Invitational at the Rockledge Golf Course. For more information on Hampton University golf, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.