Chattanooga, Tenn. – The University of North Georgia (UNG) women's golf team used a strong third-round showing to finish as the Runner-Up at the City With Spirit Fall Classic on Tuesday afternoon. 

The Nighthawks built off a strong opening day of the tournament by climbing up the ranks from third place to second on day two, finishing at 28-over par as a team. UNG closed out the final round at three-over, tying first-place Lincoln Memorial (LMU) for the best team score of the day.  

LMU stayed in front on day two, finishing at 11-over par to win the tournament, while Columbus State jumped two spots into third with a 38-over finish. 

Ellie Jane Riner once again shined for the Nighthawks, posting an even-par 72 to climb five spots into a tied four-place finish and an all-tournament selection. Riner closed out the tournament at two-over and now has three top-five tournament finishes in her career. 

Leigh Allen put together one of the best performances of her collegiate career and the top round for the Nighthawks on day two. The Cataula, Ga. native rose 14 spots behind a career-best low round of 71 (-1) and four birdies. Allen's tied 16th place finish is also the best through her first two seasons with the Nighthawks. 

Camryn Wright and Abby Franks continued to climb the rankings, finishing the tournament tied for 23rd and 16th respectively. Wright posted her best round of the tournament at 73 (+1), while Franks remained a consistent presence for UNG with an identical score to her second round at 75 (+3) in the finale. 

Mackenzie Connell rounded out day two in Chattanooga for North Georgia with a score of 79 (+7) in the final round, ensuring all five Nighthawks finished inside the top 30. 

The Nighthawks' second place finish is their highest in the opening tournament of a new season since the 2020-21 campaign at the NCAA Regional Preview. North Georgia will look to build off this momentum at the Savannah Lakes Fall Invitational on Sept. 21 and 22 at Monticello Golf Club in McCormick, S.C.