Shepherd Golfer to Join Lady Jackets (6/28/07)

BILLINGS, MT – Montana State University Billings women’s golf coach Jeff Nelson announced Thursday that Calina Finnicum of Shepherd, Mont., has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Yellowjackets.  Finnicum graduated in May from Shepherd High School.

“I believe Calina will be a solid top five player for MSUB,” said Nelson.  “Her golf game is getting better every year, and college competition will make her a good tournament player.  I am very excited she is playing here.”

Finnicum lettered four times in golf at Shepherd.  She had three-straight top 15 finishes at the State “B” tournament, placing eighth in 2005, twelfth in 2006, and fourth in 2007.  Her top five finish this season led the Fillies to a runner-up finish in the team standings.  Finnicum posted rounds of 87 and 89 at the state tourney.

Women’s golf is one of three sports at MSU Billings that will not be a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.  Along with men’s and women’s tennis, the Lady Jacket golf team will be an affiliate member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for the 2007-2008 season.