KA'ANAPALI, Maui – The University of Hawai'i women's golf team finished in 16^th place following Wednesday's final round of the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational at the Royal Kā'anapali Golf Course.
 
The Rainbow Wahine finished with a 901 total after a final round 301. Leading the way was Emiko Sverduk, who carded a final round 3-over 75 and finished in a tie for 42^nd place at 5-over 221.
 
Washington grabbed the team title going away at 19-under 845, 11 strokes better than two-time champion Sacramento State (856), who finished runner-up followed by Oregon State (857), Denver (862), and BYU (864).
 
Gonzaga's Grace Lee and Washington's Vivian Lu shared medalist honors at 11-under 205. Denver's Emma Bryant finished in third place at 7-under 209.
 
Two other Rainbow Wahine shot 75 on the day – Maline Kraus and Sofina Firouzi. Kraus tied for 72^nd at 227 while Firouzi tied for 78^th at 230. Kellie Yamane posted a final round 79 to finish at 10-over 226 and a tie for 66^th. Varnika S. Achanta rounded out the UH contingent with a 234 total after a final round 76 to tie for 89^th.
 
Two others competed as individuals – Wendy Song (75=221, t-46^th) and Mia Hirashima (78=236, t-93^rd).
 
UH will next compete in the Fresno State Classic, March 31 and April 1 in Fresno, Calif.
 
17. Hawai'i 301=901 (+37)
T-45. Emiko Sverduk 75=221 (+5)
T-66. Kellie Yamane 79=226 (+10)
T-72. Maline Kraus 75=227 (+11)
T-78. Sofina Firouzi 75=230 (+14)
T-89. Varnika S. Achanta 76=234 (+18)