Sophomore Taylor Blackburn named OAC Women's Golfer of the Week

By Marissa Myers

ADA — Sophomore Taylor Blackburn (Liberty Township/Lakota West) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Golfer of the Week for the week of Oct. 6-12.

This is her first time receiving the honor in her career.

The recognition comes after tying for 5th place with an 85 at the Lourdes Fall Finale on Monday. Her top five finish earned herself All-Tournament Team honors.

ONU finished 2nd of 10 teams at the tournament with a 64-over-par 352.

Blackburn is fourth on the team with an 85.2 average for five rounds.

The Polar Bears (20-2 Overall) return to action Oct. 27-28 when they travel to Rome (Ga.) for the two-day Berry (Ga.) Chick-Fil-A Invitational.