The University of Houston Women's Golf team maintained its lead at the Big 12 Championship, posting another sub-par round on Friday. After an opening score of 285, the Cougars shot 1-under 285 in the Second Round, establishing a 4-stroke advantage over #15 UCF. This marks only the second time in program history they have begun a Conference Championship with consecutive sub-par rounds. Key contributors included senior Natalie Saint Germain and junior Maelynn Kim, both strong competitors throughout the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Cougars shot 1-under 285 for the Second Round, building on a first-round score of 285.
  • Four players shot below 73, with Kim leading at 2-under 70.
State of Play
  • Current team lead of 4 strokes over UCF entering the Final Round.
  • Top 13 leaderboard includes four Cougars: Saint Germain (3-under, T-3), Kim (2-under, T-5), Svedenskiöld (even, T-11), Saldaña (even, T-13).
What's Next

The tournament concludes with the Final Round on Saturday morning, where the Cougars will play alongside UCF and Iowa State. Following this championship, the NCAA Selection Show is scheduled for April 29, determining the Cougars’ postseason path.

Bottom Line

The Cougars are positioned strongly for victory at the Big 12 Championship, with solid performances increasing their chances for postseason advancement. Maintaining composure in the Final Round will be critical to secure their lead.