BRADENTON, Fla. -- After falling to Florida Golf Coast University and defeating in-state rivals Oakland, the Western Michigan golf team took seventh place at the Mid-American Match Play Challenge at Royal Lakes Golf Course on Tuesday.

Against the Eagles the Broncos fell 3-1-1 in the morning round. WMU rebounded in the afternoon against Oakland, going 4-1.

"The morning didn't go as we had hoped it would, but we ended up bouncing back with a win so we will take leaving on a good note," said head coach Stacy Snider. "I think everyone knows what they need to work on to improve before we go out to Arizona in a couple of weeks. We are definitely looking forward to hosting again at Rio Verde."

Kaitlyn Watkins went 2 & 1 against Mei Khaun Yong to grab the lone match against FGCU, while Sarah White tied Sara Detlefsen. Julia Champion, Claire Hernandez, Chloe Lawrie and Watkins all won matches against Oakland. Lawrie won 5 & 3, Champion and Watkins both won 2 & 1, while Hernandez finished 1 up.

Western Michigan heads out west to host the Rio Verde Invitational on Feb. 26-28.