CAL STATE EAST BAY, Calif. — The Cal State East Bay Pioneers women’s golf team finished ninth at the Women’s Shootout at Estrella, a two-round, 36-hole tournament held September 14-15, 2026, at the Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear, Arizona.
The Pioneers posted matching team rounds of 312 on both days, finishing with a cumulative score of 624, 48-over par. Individually, Torrie Bowman and Sakshi Mehta tied for 35th place at 11-over 155, each carding rounds of 77 and 78.
Kathy Leeper had the team’s lowest round of the tournament on Tuesday, shooting a 3-over-par 75, finishing tied for 43rd at 12-over 156. Colette Trotter tied for 51st at 14-over 158 after rounds of 77 and 81. Nylani Stevenson placed 81st with matching rounds of 84 for a total 24-over 168.
The Pioneers will return to competition on September 28-29, 2026, at the DBU Classic hosted by Dallas Athletic Club in Dallas, Texas.
CSB Take
The Cal State East Bay Pioneers women’s golf team displayed consistent play in their season opener, securing a top-10 finish against strong competition. Performances from Bowman and Mehta demonstrated the roster’s potential, while Leeper’s low second round suggests improvement and resilience. As the team prepares for upcoming tournaments, building on these early displays will be essential for success during the rest of the season.
Source: Original report
