Golfers spring break takes them to Nevada

While some people are heading home for spring break, the IU women’s golf team has a different agenda. \nThe cream and crimson is heading to Boulder City, Nevada for the UNLV Spring Rebel Invitational on March 12-14. \nIU coach Clint Wallman said he is confident his team can play well and rebound from their disappointing outing in Puerto Rico two weeks ago. \n“We are optimistic and had a good week of practice and are well prepared (for this upcoming tournament),” Wallman said. \nWallman, however, attributed his team’s poor play in Puerto Rico to circumstances beyond their control.\n“We had weather, injuries and sickness that affected our preparation for Puerto Rico that we don’t have this time,” he said. \nIn Puerto Rico, IU finished 11th in a 16-team field and did not have an individual player finish above 33rd. However, on a positive note, junior Lauren Harling, who was playing in her first tournament since transferring to IU this spring placed 48th and improved her score each day. \nWallman also said despite having to play in a tournament over the break he is looking forward to the pleasant weather Nevada has to offer. \n“I am really looking forward to the weather because if you are not excited for 75 or 80 something is wrong with you,” he said.