ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico State women's golf team wrapped up its regular season with a sixth-place finish at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational on Monday at UNM Championship Golf Course in Albuquerque.
 
"Even though we dropped a few spots today, there are plenty of positives to take with us to WAC," said head coach Danny Bowen. "Today's conditions were tough and we made just a few too many bogeys to keep pace with the leaders. To finish where we did, and know we left a lot out there, gives us confidence for next week. Amelia finishing top-15 was good for her, overcoming a shaky start and making four birdies."
 
After a shaky start to the round, Amelia McKee carded four birdies and finished tied for 13^th with a two-over-par 218 for the tournament. Sophomore Alex Quihuis also finished in the top-25 for the Aggies as she shot 220 (+2) in Albuquerque to finish tied for 23^rd.
 
NM State finished the Branch/McGuire Invitational in sixth place shooting 878 over three rounds at UNM Championship Golf Course. The Aggies finished one stroke ahead 22^nd-ranked Arizona.
 
The Aggies are now set to defend their WAC Championship from April 19-21 at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nev. NM State is looking to make its 23^rd trip to an NCAA Regional.
 
Results | Team
6. New Mexico State | 292-288-298=878 (+14)
Results | Individual
T13. Amelia McKee | 73-71-74=218 (+2)
T23. Alex Quihuis | 74-72-74=220 (+4)
T29. Karen Miyamoto | 71-70-82=223 (+7)
T34. Alison Gastelum | 75-75-75=225 (+9)
T45. Pun Chanachai | 74-79-75=228 (+12)
T52. Arantza Armas Stenner | 76-77-79=232 (+16) (Individual)