BLUFFTON, S.C. – Sophomore Carson McKie fired a sizzling 68 on Sunday afternoon and finished with a 139 total (5-under par) to lead the Lee women's golf team to the championship played at the Old South Golf Links and hosted by the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

The Lady Flames defeated three other teams that were nationally ranked, Florida Southern (15), Flagler (21) and Wingate (25). This was Lee's second straight victory at the Battle at Old South Tournament.

After a round of 71 to open play, McKie earned medalist honors and claimed her first collegiate tournament title. "Carson really broke through this weekend and played nearly flawless golf. I am so happy for her and it was fun to watch," said assistant coach Bernadette Little.

Senior Haverly Harrold tied for second (73-70 – 143, 1-under par). The team finished with a 580, eight strokes better than region rival Florida Southern. Wingate was third (590) followed by Leoir-Rhyne (601). A total of 14 teams took part in the 36-hole event.

Sophomore Emily Felix was deadlocked at 10^th (73-75 – 148). Freshman Supuschaya Srichantamit came in tied for the 22nd spot (78-73 – 151) and senior Annika Gino posted a (77-78 – 155) finishing 37th. Judianne Speach (80-78 – 158) was playing in the individual completion and placed 48^th.

"I'm proud of the way we battled this weekend especially today. We finished strong today making several birdies down the stretch. We had contribution from everyone. It was a total team effort," proclaimed Coach Little.

The Lady Flames will be back in action on October 7 when they travel to Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida for the Golfweek Division II Fall Invitational.