VENTURA, Calif. 14, 2026 13 The University of Redlands women’s golf team finished fourth in the California State Intercollegiate tournament, posting a second-round score of 309. The Bulldogs trailed Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, University of California Santa Cruz, and Pomona-Pitzer in the standings.
Leading the Bulldogs was Savanah Christenson of Upland, California, who tied for ninth place with a two-round total of 149 (74-75). Christenson had a steady final round with only two bogeys and no birdies, keeping her close to par but just short of a top finish.
Sophomore Cecili Hayes from Vancouver, Washington, placed 16th overall with a score of 152 (77-75), highlighted by two birdies on the back nine and eight pars on the front nine. Kylie McGrath from Renton, Washington tied for 17th with a 153 (76-77), recording eight pars on the front nine and five on the back nine despite three bogeys.
Competing as an independent, freshman Kennady Hottel of Lake Oswego, Oregon finished 39th at 165 (80-85), achieving her first two career birdies on holes 11 and 18. Maria Hernandez from Houston, Texas, and Evie Denton from Rome, New York each posted scores of 170, tying for 44th place.
The University of Redlands women’s golf team will next compete at the Pacific Lutheran University Invitational in Dupont, Washington on September 28-29.
CSB Take
The University of Redlands women’s golf team’s fourth-place finish at a competitive California State Intercollegiate tournament demonstrates solid potential and depth. Savanah Christenson’s top-10 individual performance underscores the squad’s strength, while contributions from teammates highlight promising consistency. As the Bulldogs prepare for the upcoming Pacific Lutheran University Invitational, they have opportunities to build momentum and continue their development this season.
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