OWINGS MILLS, Md.---It was a disappointing end to a great season for the Chattanooga women’s golf team as it fell to 21st following a final round 320 (+32) at the 2009 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club.

The Lady Mocs entered with a good deal of optimism after shooting the ninth best round of the third day with a 305, but it was a tough one today as UTC finished at 1,248 (+96). Chattanooga topped No. 18 UC Irvine at 1,249, Texas at 1,252 and Ohio State at 1,258.

Emma de Groot had the low round with a four-over par 76. The sophomore from Australia was also the low scorer for the Lady Mocs on the week with a 72-hole total of 304 (+16), which is tied for 44th at the time of this writing.

Maria Salinas is currently tied for 72nd at 310 following today’s 83. Salinas finished five shots ahead of Moa Duf who is tied for 91st. Duf’s 81 gave her a total of 315.

Maria Juliana Loza turned in her best round of the tournament with an 80 (+8), the second best for the Lady Mocs on this day. Her four-day total of 333 is tied for 120 and six shots behind teammate Christine Wolf.

Wolf started strong with three pars, but had her struggles off the tee. Her final round 86 moved her to tie for 116 at 327.

This is the first NCAA Finals appearance for the Lady Mocs in just the second year of the program since it was re-started after it was discontinued in the mid-1980’s.

For complete final results follow the golfstat link.