ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. | Mercedes Aldana and Daniela Palermos (74-71-75—220) both tied for 15th Tuesday afternoon as South Alabama finished third at the 47th Annual Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational, hosted by New Mexico and held at the UNM Championship Course.
Aldana (72-76-72—220) moved up 10 spots in the final round to climb into the Top 15 after carding an even-par 72 after firing five birdies in the round and 12 for the tournament.
South Alabama (293-286-301—880) entered Tuesday's final round sitting in second, just four shots back of Sacramento State, but the Jaguars fell a spot after posting a 13-over in the round.