The Hawai'i Hilo Women's Golf team kicked off their spring season with a seventh-place finish at the CSULA Spring Kickoff, held at the Rio Hondo Golf Club. Kieran Florino emerged as a standout, tying for 16th place with a total score of +9 over three rounds. Elle Otani started strong with a low round of 73 but ultimately finished tied for 28th. The competition featured teams from multiple conferences, with Point Loma securing the top position, led by a standout performance from Allie Nguyen. Hawai'i Hilo placed fourth among its PacWest rivals.

By the Numbers
  • Kieran Florino finished T16 with a score of +9 (74-77-74).
  • Hawai'i Hilo ended with a team score of +68 after three rounds (303-319-310).
State of Play
  • Florino achieved a total of 8 birdies throughout the tournament.
  • The tournament included competition from seven of the eight PacWest schools.
What's Next

The women's golf team will compete next at the Cal State San Marcos Fujikura Invitational on March 9-10, followed by additional tournaments leading up to the PacWest Conference Championships in late April.

Bottom Line

The team's performance reflects a strong start to the season, particularly with Florino's individual success. As they prepare for future tournaments, maintaining form and consistency will be key to improving their standings among conference rivals.