Sept. 27, 2001

Rexford, N.Y. - Siena women's golf opened its season with a victory over local rival Albany and MAAC rival Fairfield on Thursday afternoon. Siena's Stephanie Rivers and Bridgette Palin each carded a nine-over-par 81 to earn medalist at Edison Golf Club.

Siena's total of 339 strokes easily bested Albany (366) and Fairfield (385).

Fairfield's Beth Costello fired an 85 to finish third, while Siena's Nancy Padula was fourth with an 87. UAlbany's Diane Onofry and Jill Friedman tied for fifth with a pair of 88s.

Final Team Scores Siena 339

Albany 366

Fairfield 385

Individual Scores 1. Stephanie Reeves Siena 81

Bridgette Palin Siena 81

3. Beth Costello Fairfield 85

4. Nancy Padula Siena 87

5. Diane Onofry Albany 88

Jill Friedman Albany 88

7. Casey Diminico Siena 90

8. Shawna Carroll Siena 91

Jessica Doyle Fairfield 91

10. Katie Wachtl Albany 94

11. Anne Lyons Albany 96

12. Diane Wasileski Albany 100

13. Colleen Fraves Fairfield 104

14. Jill Macari Fairfield 105

15. Jamie Frio Fairfield 108