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College Golf: Twin Takeover

It was a good start to the season for Eldorado natives and Austin Peay University sophomores Taylor and Ashton Goodley.

The two former Southern Illinoisan Co-Players of the Year took part in the Murray State Invitational at Drake Creek Golf Course in Ledbetter, Ky., and came away with high marks.

Taylor Goodley led the way for the Lady Governers as she remained steady with a one-over 73, giving her a 223 for three rounds (76-74-73) and her fourth career top-10 finish, placing ninth as an individual.

"I felt like I played pretty good," Taylor said. "My swing is in the best place it has been in a long time. I had a few course management mistakes that cost me in every round.

"Overall, I'm happy with how I played, but still have some improvements to make."

Ashton Goodley was right behind her twin sister, posting a three-round 228 (77-75-76) to place 14th individually.

It was a pretty routine round for both girls as each hit a lot of fairways and greens in regulations.

"I was relaxed and had a lot of fun," Ashton said. "I felt really good, but like Taylor, still have some minor improvements to make."

With a 306-306-303 (915), Austin Peay consistently bettered its 2015-16 average (313.32) and posted better scores in each round than it did in all but four rounds a year ago.

Western Kentucky took home team honors with a three-round 886 (22-over). The Hilltoppers Mary Joiner (71-75-71=217) was the individual medalist, followed by Southern Illinois' Brooke Cusamano and Western Kentucky's Georgina Blackman at 218.

Yorktown, Ind., is the site of APSU's next tournament, the Cardinal Classic, hosted by Ball State at the Players Club, Sept. 19-20.

Michael Dann covers prep and college sports for the Harrisburg Daily Register and Eldorado Daily Journal. Follow him on Twitter: @spydieshooter.