PEORIA, Ill– The women's golf team heads to Rio Verde, AZ to kick off the spring portion of the season to participate in the Rio Verde Invite.

Rio Verde Invite Information

Location: Rio Verde Country Club (par-72)

Dates: Feb. 23rd-25th 

Live Stats: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10315191151811917691 

The first round will start on Feb. 23rd, in a shotgun approach at 12:00pm. With action continuing in the second round on Feb. 24th at 10:00 am, and wrapping up on Feb. 25th with tee off at 8 am. 

The competition field includes Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green State, Butler, California Baptist, Machado, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Evansville, Illinois State, Kennesaw State, Loyola Chicago, Missouri State, Oakland, Ohio, University of South Dakota, Utah Tech, Wichita State, Western Michigan, and Xavier. 

The Braves have participated in the Rio Verde Invite since the 2009-10 season, with the highest team placement coming in the 2017-18 season of fifth place.

Last season the Braves ended up taking eighth place in the Rio Verde Invite, with highlight performances by Grace Aromando who placed T23 and Mara Flaherty, who recorded an eagle.

The Braves lineup will consist of:

1. Grace Aromando

2. Jillian Cosler

3. Maria Perakis

4. Allison Pacocha

5. Mara Flaherty

Coming Up…

The Braves will be back in action on Mar. 11-12th, where they will travel to South Dakota to participate in the Jackrabbit Invite hosted by South Dakota State.