McNett-Emmerich earned medalist honors at the two-day Doug Georgianni Memorial Invitational, Aug. 31-Sept. 1 hosted by UW-Eau Claire. On the opening day of the season, McNett-Emmerich started off the day with a birdie on the first hole and went on to a four-over 76 at Mill Run Golf Course. The next day at Wild Ridge Golf Course, McNett-Emmerich held off the field with an 81 to win the tournament by one stroke (76-81--157).
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Kate Engler, Junior, Beloit, Wis. (F.J. Turner)
UW-Oshkosh, McKenzie Paul, Freshman, Neenah, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Katie Gregorich, Junior, Oglesby, Ill. (St. Bede Academy)
UW-Stevens Point, McKenna Prestigiacomo, Senior, Madison, Wis. (LaFollette)
UW-Whitewater, Sammie Leibham, Sophomore, Sheboygan, Wis. (North)