Saluki golfer Stacy Skillman’s outstanding performance at the Illinois State Redbird Classic last weekend did not go unnoticed by Missouri Valley Conference officials. Skillman was chosen MVC Women’s Golfer of the Week.

The honor is given based on an individuals’ performance in MVC tournament play.

Skillman had one of her best outings ever in Normal, finishing the 54-hole tournament tied for fourth place with a 234, a personal best.

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Skillman also scored another career best for 18 holes of play with her score of 75 in the first round.

She averaged 78 strokes in each round of the tournament.

Skillman said she was surprised with the MVC’s decision, considering this only her second year of competition.

I’m very surprised, she said. I played one of my best tournaments.

SIUC women’s golf coach Diane Daugherty said she was happy for Skillman, as well as the rest of the team.

Daugherty said the honor is a direct result of Skillman’s hard work.

She worked very hard this summer, she said. Skillman played at No. 4 all last year and qualified for this tournament at No. 3.

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Skillman’s work ethic has carried over into the school year. In addition to class work, her commitment to golf takes much of her time. The team practices for approximately four hours every day. Daugherty said Skillman is willing to put in extra hours on the course in order to improve her game.

It is tough to discipline yourself to get everything done, Daugherty said.

SIUC’s women’s golf team does not have a tournament scheduled for the weekend, but the Salukis are currently holding qualifiers for the Northwestern Invitational in Evanston, Ill. to be held Sept. 24-25.