MISSOULA, Mont. – For the first time in school history the Westminster women's golf team are champions of the Frontier Conference. Westminster defeated Rocky Mountain College in a 36-hole championship match on Tuesday for the title and the automatic invite to the NAIA National Championships.

Westminster won the championship match 632-672 over Rocky. The Griffins held a 313-330 lead following the morning round and then won the final 18 holes 319-342. Westminster qualified for the championship match with a 315-376 win over Montana Tech in Monday's semi-finals.

Mikayla Williamson led Westminster in the finals by shooting 154 over the two rounds. Her first round 76 tied teammate Jenteal Jackson for the best round of the championship rounds. Jackson, the Frontier Golfer of the Year, posted 155 strokes in the two rounds. Candace Dechant added a 158 in her two rounds including a round-best 77 in the final 18 holes. Brandi Bork shot 165 with Keni Nelson posting a 184 in the final.

Westminster has now qualified for the school's first-ever trip to the NAIA National Championships. The 2011 tournament will be played at the Link Hills Country Club in Greenville, Tenn. from May 17-20. The four-round event features 24 teams and 129 individuals.

The Westminster men finished third in the event after beating Rocky 305-306 in the 3rd Place Match on Tuesday. The Griffins defeated Montana Tech 295-328 in Monday's quarterfinals before falling to eventual champion Lewis-Clark State 285-299 in the semi-finals.

Matt Bushman posted a 72 in Monday's round to lead Westminster. Collin Wilkinson finished with 77 strokes against Rocky while Bryce Till and Brian Panter shot 78. Alex Howlett completed the Griffin team with an 84 on Tuesday.