SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – University of Denver women's golf sophomore Anna Zanusso continued her capped off a historic performance in Pioneer history on Wednesday, finishing tied for ninth at the NCAA Championship. The sophomore fired a 2-under 70 in the final round of play, bringing her 72-hole total to 288 (even par).

Course Info:
- Grayhawk Golf Course
- Par 72
- 6,384 yards
- 132 Players

Significant Stats:
- Second-ranked Rachel Heck of No. 6 Stanford won the individual National Championship at 8-under despite a sluggish final round on Monday.
- The Cardinal ran away from the field on the team leader board, now leading at 10-under, 13 shots of the next closest team.
- Zanusso's ninth-place finish is the highest by a Crimson and Gold player since Stephanie Sherlock took fifth back in 2008.
- Zanusso picked up head-to-head wins against six of the top 10 players in the country in terms of Golfstat rankings.

Inside the Round for the Pioneers:
- Zanusso was solid in her front nine holes, shooting an even-par 36, with one birdie and one bogey.
- The back nine holes for Zanusso were something to witness, with a 2-under 34 performance highlighted by three birdies.
- Zanusso was terrific on the par 5s at the tournament, shooting 4-under on those holes.   
 
Quotes from Head Coach Lindsay Kuhle:
"I really couldn't be more proud of how Anna performed this week and how she improved every single tournament this season."
"She is one of the best college golfers and only a sophomore."

"She was incredibly consistent, confident and competitive. She hit 16 greens today and yesterday. The way she finished yesterday at 4-under the last 11 and 3-under her last 16 today."

"To be the highest finisher of any non-power five school and beating six players in the top 10 of college golf shows you her talent and how she's able to play and compete with the best."

"Our program has incredible talent and we will continue to climb the rankings in the next few years with Anna."

Up Next:
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