July 28, 2011
PAWTUCKET, RI-- Rising junior and two-time All-CAA selection Samantha Morrell hasadvanced to the finals of the Rhode Island Women's Golf Association (RIWGA) Matchplay championship. She will meet Jenna Masnyk of Hofstra in the Finals on Friday atthe Pawtucket Country Club.
Morrell is the top seed in the tournament, while the third seeded Masnyk was a semifinalist in last year's RIWGA match Play Championship. Masnyk defeated second seeded Nicole Scola, 5 and 4.
Morrell advanced to Friday's finals after taking medalist honors with a 67at the par-72 5900 yard course. She then defeated her first round opponent 7 and 6Tuesday, then beat Kibbe Reilly 3 and 1 on Wednesday and Lisa McGill 6 and 4 Thursday.
Morrell has enjoyed a successful summer winning her second consecutive OSWGA RhodeIsland Women's Amateur Championship title with a three and two win over Ali Prazak of Campbell. She also finished seventh at the New England Women's Amateur Golf Association Championships a week later in Kensignton, CT.