LSU's Latanna Stone finishes second at US Women's Amateur.

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This past weekend, the U.S. Women's Amateur was held at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles.

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LSU graduate student and golfer Latanna Stone competed in the tournament.

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Stone had an outstanding run, but she ended up finishing in second place overall.

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Despite dealing with ailments throughout the week, Stone was able to overcome the competition and make it all the way to the final of the tournament.

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where she lost to Megan Schofill of Auburn by a score of 4 and 3.

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Along the way, she defeated the No. 7, 10, and 25 amateurs in the world.

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Stone was quoted as saying in an official statement, "I think that I know that I can do this and hang out with the 'big guys.

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It's just so unique and wonderful. Because both of my parents and all of my coaches are here, I know that this is a moment that I will always treasure.

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