Friday, February 26, 2010
"Cavs 24th in First Regular Season Coaches Poll"
Walsh (58-29) received 108 points and stand alone at number 24 in the NAIA's first coaches poll of the season. The Cavs were tied for 24th with Lewis-Clark State College (ID) in the NAIA's Preseason Top 25. Walsh won the American Mideast Conference Tournament last year to advance to the NAIA Championships
Friday, December 4, 2009
"Cavs Tied for 24th in NAIA Preseason Top 25"
Walsh received 108 points and tied with Lewis-Clark State College (ID) in the NAIA's Preseason Top 25 at number 24. Oklahoma City University received 11 first place votes and 401 total points to hold the NAIA's top spot.
The Cavs finished 58-29 this past fall. Last season, they won the American Mideast Conference Championship and advanced to the NAIA National Championships. Walsh is the only AMC team in the top 25.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
"Kulasa Medalist at Pat Clouse Invitational/But Cavs Finish Second"
Walsh's (58-29) Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) fired a 78 today, to finish with a 36-hole total of 155 (77-78) to capture medalist honors at the Pat Clouse Invitational hosted by Wittenburg University. For Kulasa, it is the third time this season that she has captured medalist honors. She also won honors at Ohio Dominican's Kiser Classic and at the Walsh Invitational. Unfortunately for the Cavs, they wasted a ten stroke leading heading into the final round and finished two strokes back of champion University of Findlay. The Cavs shot 327 to finish with a two-day total of 646 (319-327), while the Oilers shot 314 today to finish at 644 (330-314).
Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) tied for sixth place at 159 (78-81), Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) finished 12th at 163 (82-81), Katie Kohut (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) tied for 20th at 169 (82-87) and Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) tied for 39th at 178 (86-92).
Saturday, October 10, 2009
"Women's Golf Up 10 Strokes in Pat Clouse Invite"
The Walsh University women’s golf team is currently leading DePauw University by 10 strokes for first place in the 16-team Pat Clouse Invitational hosted by Wittenburg University with one round to play.
Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) is tied for second place after shooting 77 (38-39). Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) is in sixth place with a 78 (37-41). Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) and Katie Kohut (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) are tied for 12th with both scoring an 82 (41-41), and Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) shot 86 (42-44) and is tied for 28th.
The second and final round will be played tomorrow morning.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
"Cavs 2nd at Allegheny, Smith Ties for 2nd"
Walsh (44-28) finished second at the nine-team Allegheney Invitational today. The Cavs shot 322 and finished six strokes back of Allegheny College. The Cavs are at the Wittenberg University Pat Clouse Invitational at Windy Knoll GC in Springfield, Ohio this Saturday and Sunday.
Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) tied for second paced the Cavs with a 76 (37-39). Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) tied for fourth place after shooting 79 (40-39). Katie Kohut (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) tied for 13th with an 83 (41-42), Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) finished 17th with an 84 (42-42) and Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) shot 90 (46-44) to finish tied for 29th.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
"Cavs Place 14th at Zippy Invitational"
(Fairlawn, OH) Walsh (37-27) finished 14th at the 54-hole Zippy Invitational, hosted by the University of Akron. Grand Valley State won the invitational with a final score of 932. Walsh, playing with mostly NCAA division one schools, scored 1051, just five strokes back of 13th place Robert Morris University (PA).
Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) tied fof 66th place, with a 54-hole score of 262 (86-88-88). Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) bounced back after an opening round 94 to shoot 81 and 88 and finish 71st (263). Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) tied for 74th at 267 (87-86-94) with teammate Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) (88-86-93) and Katie Kohut (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) tied for 77th at 269 (91-89-89).
Monday, October 5, 2009
"Cavs 13th After First Round of Zippy Inivational
FIRST ROUND ZIPPY INVITATIONAL
(Fairlawn, OH) Walsh (36-14) stands 13th after the first round of the 54-hole Zippy Invitational, hosted by the University of Akron. The tournament's second round was suspended due to darkness and will be resumed at 9 a.m. Tuesday before the third and final round of the event. Walsh shot 352 and trail 11th place Bowling Green and Cleveland State by just nine strokes. Grand Valley State leads the field of 15 teams after an opening round 311 and leads the University of Toledo by one stroke.
Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) is tied for 43rd, after carding an opening round 86. Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) shot 87 and is tied for 49th, Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) shot 88 and is tied for 59th, Katie Kohut (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) shot 91 and is tied for 73rd and Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) is 78th after shooting 94.
Monday, October 5, 2009
"Cavs Win at ODU/Kulasa Medalist"
It was a good week for the Cavs (36-14). After a fifth place finish at the DePauw Classic, Walsh won the 12-team Ohio Dominican University Kiser Classic over the weekend, with Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) earning medalist honors at Ohio Dominican. This week the Cavs play at the University of Akron Zippy Invitational on Monday and Tuesday and play on Thursday at Allegheny College and at the Phipps Memorial at Glenmoor Country Club.
Walsh captured the 12-team Ohio Dominican University Kiser Classic, played at Cumberland Trail Golf Course. The Cavs finished with a two-day total of 647 (330-317), nine strokes better than second place Otterbein College (656). Nikki Kulasa captured medalist honors for the second time this season, carding a 78 on Friday and a personal best 75 on Saturday, to finish with a 36-hole total of 153. Kulasa, who made the all-tournament team, was joined by Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central), who finished fourth with a two-day total of 159 (81-78). Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) finished sixth, shooting 83 and 82 for a two-day total of 165. Kelsey Ozanich shot 88 and 82 (170) to finish 11th and Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) scored 176 (86-90).
Saturday, October 3, 2009
"Cavs Capture Kiser Classic/Kulasa Medalist"
(Pataskala OH) Walsh (36-14) captured the 12-team Ohio Dominican University Kiser Classic, played at Cumberland Trail Golf Course today and yesterday. The Cavs finished with a two-day total of 647 (330-317), nine strokes better than second place Otterbein College (656). Walsh's Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) captured medalist honors for the second time this season, carding a 78 on Friday and a personal best 75 today, to finish with a 36-hole total of 153. Kulasa, who made the all-tournament team, was joined by Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central), who finished fourth with a two-day total of 159 (81-78).
Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) finished sixth, shooting 83 and 82 for a two-day total of 165. Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) shot 88 and 82 (170) to finish 11th and Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) scored 176 (86-90).
The Cavs are back in action this Monday and Tuesday at the University of Akron's Zippy Classic at Rosemont Country Club in Fairlawn, Ohio. The Cavs will tee-off at 8:30 am on Monday and 9:30 am on Tuesday.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
"Cavs 5th at DePauw Classic"
(Clayton, IN) Walsh (26-14) finished fifth at the 16-team DePauw Small College Classic this weekend. Lightning halted first round play on Saturday, but with clearing skies the classic was complete today. Walsh shot 672 (333-339), finishing just eight strokes behind fourth place Franklin College. Saint Mary's College (IN) won the classic with a 36-hole score of 635.
Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) finished 12th with a two day total of 163 (82-81). Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) scored 167 (83-84) to finish tied for 18th. Katie Kohut (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) shot 171 (83-88) and finished tied for 27th. Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) tied for 29th at 173 (85-88) and Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) tied for 30th at 174 (88-86).
This Friday and Saturday, the Cavs play at the at Ohio Dominican University Kiser Classic at Cumberland Trail Golf Course, Pataskala, OH.
Monday, September 21, 2009
"Cavs 11th at Princeton Invitational/Win Classic-Kulasa Medalist"
Walsh (15-10) opened the week by winning the Walsh Fall Classic and closed the week with a 11th place finish at the prestigious Princeton University Invitational. This week, the Cavs travel to Clayton, Indiana on Saturday and Sunday for the DePauw University Small College Classic.
Walsh captured six of the top ten places in winning their own fall classic held at Sanctuary Golf Club. The Cavs finished with a two-day total of 647, 35 strokes better than second place Trevecca Nazarene University (682). Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) shot a personal best 76, to captured medalist honors with a two-day total of 159 (83-76). Kulasa earned all-tournament team honors along with Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson), who finished second at 162 (83-79). Kimar's second day 79 was also a personal best. Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) was also named to the all-tournament. Smith tied for fourth place with a 164 (81-83). Katie Kohut (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) tied for 7th at 166 (81-85), with teammates Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) (82-84) and Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) (83-83). Nikki Barr (Fr., Canton, OH/South) tied for 25th (85-89=184), Ashley Winston (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/HS) finished 28th (91-96=187) and Courtney Klemens (So., Mentor, OH/HS) tied for 36th (97-99=196).
The Cavs finished with a two-day total of 698 at Princeton. Rollins College (602) overcame Harvard University (607) to win the 12-team invitational. Nikki Kulasa and Kim Smith each shot 172 to tie for 55th. Kulasa scored 83-89, while Smith shot a pair of 86's. Abbey Kimar scored 179 (91-88) and tied for 60th, Katie Kohut (86+84/180) and Kelsey Ozanich (89+91/180) tied for 61st place.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
"Cavs Place 11th at Princeton Inviational"
Walsh (15-10) finished 11th in the 36-hole Princeton Invitational, completed today in New Jersey. The Cavs finished with a two-day total of 698. Rollins College (602) overcame Harvard University (607) to win the 12-team invitational.
Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) and Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) each shot 172 to tie for 55th. Kulasa scored 83-89, while Smith shot a pair of 86's. Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) scored 179 (91-88) and tied for 60th, Katie Kohut (Fr.) Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) (86+84/180) and Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) (89+91/180) tied for 61st place.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
"Cavs 11th After First Round at Princeton Invitational"
Walsh is 11th (344) after the first round of the Princeton Invitational in Princeton, NJ. Harvard leads the field at 301. The final round is Monday.
Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) leads the Cavs and is tied for 36th place after an opening round 83 (42-41). Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) and Katie Kohut (Fr.) Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) are tied for 48th after shooting 86. Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) is tied for 57th after shooting 89 and Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) is tied for 60th (91).
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
"Walsh University Wins Fall Classic/Kulasa Medalist"
Walsh (14-0) captured six of the top ten places in winning their own fall classic held at Sanctuary Golf Club. Walsh finished with a two-day total of 647, 35 strokes better than second place Trevecca Nazarene University (682).
Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) shot a personal best 76, to captured medalist honors with a two-day total of 159 (83-76). Kulasa earned all-tournament team honors along wtih Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson), who finished second at 162 (83-79). Kimar's second day 79 was also a personal best. Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) was also named to the all-tournament. Smith tied for fourth place with a 164 (85-79).
Katie Kohut (Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) tied for 7th at 166 (81-85), with teammates Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) (82-84) and Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) (83-83).
Nikki Barr (Fr., Canton, OH/South) tied for 25th (85-89=184), Ashley Winston (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/HS) finished 28th (91-96=187) and Courtney Klemens (So., Mentor, OH/HS) tied for 36th (97-99=196).
Monday, September 14, 2009
"Cavs Take 12-Stroke to Final Round of Walsh Invitational"
Walsh takes a 12-stroke lead into the final round of the Walsh University Invitational, being held at the Sanctuary Golf Course in North Canton. The final 18 holes will be played tomorrow morning (9 am). The Cavs shot 329. Trevecca Nazarene University is second after scoring 341. Ohio Dominican University is third (345), Ohio Northern University fourth (353), University of Northwestern Ohio fifth (362), Denison University sixth (387), Malone University seventh (390), Urbana University eighth (394), Lake Erie College ninth (421) and Notre Dame College tenth (536).
Freshman Katie Kohut (Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) fired a 81 (38-43) and is tied for second place. Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) is tied for fourth after an opening round 82 (39-43). Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) is tied for sixth at 83 (40-43) with teammate Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) (41-42) and Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) is tied for tenth at 85 (38-47).
On the Cavs "B" Team, Katy Collins (So., Youngstown, OH/Ursuline) shot 83 (41-42), Nikki Barr (Fr., Canton, OH/South) 85 (41-44), Ashley Winston 91 (Fr., Twinsburg, OH/HS) (45-46) and Courtney Klemens (So., Mentor, OH/HS) 97 (49-48).
Monday, September 14, 2009
"Cavs Host Invitational"
The undefeated Cavs (5-0) will host the Walsh Invitational at Sanctuary Golf Course on Monday (10 am) and Tuesday (9 am). The Cavs have been idle since winning the University of Northwestern Ohio Invitational on August 28/29.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
"Cavs Capture Racer Invitational, Smith Medalist"
(Lima, OH) Walsh (5-0) captured their first tournament title of the season, winning the UNOH Racer Invitational by 22 strokes over second place University of Saint Francis (IN) (656). Walsh shot 317 each day, to finish with a two-day total of 634. Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) captured medalist honors with a 36-hole total of 151. Smith fired a 72 on Friday and a 79 today. She was named to the All-Tournament team with teammates Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) and freshman Katie Kohut (Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit). Kulasa and Kohut tied for second place. Kulasa shot a 78 today and finished with 36-hole total of 158. Kohut scored a final round 77, after shooting 81 yesterday. Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) finished with a two-day total of 167 (84-83) and Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) finished 15th, with a 172 (85-87).
Friday, August 28, 2009
"Cavs Lead by NIne Strokes, Smith Six Strokes Up"
(Lima, OH) Walsh leads by nine strokes after the first round of the UNOH Racer Invitational. The final 18 holes will be played Saturday morning, with a shotgun start set for 9 am. Walsh shot an opening round 317 and lead the University of Saint Francis (IN) by nine strokes (326). The host Racers are third (342) in the six-team field.
Kim Smith (So., Whitehouse Station, NJ/Hunterdon Central) shot a pair of 36's, to finish at 72. She has a six stroke lead. Nikki Kulasa (So., Amherst, OH/Amherst Steele) is tied for third after shooting 80 (39-41). Freshman Katie Kohut (Twinsburg, OH/Walsh Jesuit) is fifth after scoring 81 (41-40). Abbey Kimar (So., Canton, OH/Jackson) is tied for 8th with an 84 (39-45) and Kelsey Ozanich (Fr., Warren, OH/Howland) is tied for 10th (40-45=85).
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
"Ozanich Signs with Walsh"
Kelsey Ozanich (see picture above) has signed a NAIA National Letter of Intent to continue her athletic and academic career at Walsh in the fall of 2009. Ozanich is a four year letter winner from Howland High School in Warren, Ohio. Ozanich was named MVP and First Team All-Conference in 2007 and 2008. She also earned Second Team All-Northeast Ohio in 2008. Ozanich was a district qualifier all four years of her high school career and was a state qualifier in 2008. She is also a four year recipient of the Academic Award and is a member of the National Honors Society.
Kelsey is the daughter of Steve and Susan Ozanich and plans to major in psychology while attending Walsh University.
