SMU women's golf concluded their season by tying for 12th place at the NCAA Championship, held at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California. The Mustangs needed to break into the top 8 for match play but improved from 13th place after shooting 13-over in the final round. This season marks their second appearance in the NCAA Championship's top 13 in the last four years. Kirra St-Laurent led the team with a four-over performance.

By the Numbers
  • SMU finished 12th with a total score of +23 over four rounds.
  • Kierra St-Laurent recorded a four-round total of +4, placing her T34 overall.
  • Grace Jin finished T40 with a score of +5.
  • Mackenzie Lee's final season average of 71.54 set a new all-time record for SMU golf.
State of Play
  • Mustangs consistently performed well throughout the season, winning a regional title and finishing top four in nine tournaments.
  • The team's 287.39 strokes per round this season is the second best in program history.
What's Next

The Mustangs are expected to build on this success, as they have made it to the NCAA Championship in three of the last four seasons, suggesting a strong core of talent remains for future tournaments.

Bottom Line

This season's performance highlights the Mustangs' growing competitiveness in collegiate golf, setting a foundation for potential future success as they continue to recruit and develop talented players.