ATLANTA The No. 2 University of Southern California Women’s Golf Team fell 3-2 to No. 25 Oklahoma State in the East Lake Cup match play semifinals at East Lake Golf Club on October 27, 2026.
Elise Lee delivered an early point for USC with a dominant 6&5 win over Summer Lee. Bailey Shoemaker extended USC’s lead with a 3&2 victory against Marta Silchenko, putting the Trojans ahead 2-1.
Oklahoma State responded as Ellie Bushnell secured a 3&2 win against USC’s Kylie Chong to tie the match. The final pairing came down to Sarah Hammett, who trailed by as many as five holes against Louise Depadt but rallied to force a tie with a birdie on the 18th hole. However, Depadt prevailed in the playoff with a birdie on the par-3 15th hole, clinching the win for the Cowgirls.
After the semifinal defeat, USC is set to play Eastern Michigan in the consolation match on October 28 at 7:40 a.m. PT. Coverage of the event will begin on the Golf Channel at noon PT.
CSB Take
The University of Southern California Women’s Golf Team demonstrated strong match-play capabilities despite the narrow loss, with standout performances from Elise Lee and Bailey Shoemaker highlighting the Trojans’ competitiveness. The tight semifinal outcome underscores the team’s resilience and depth. The upcoming consolation match against Eastern Michigan offers USC a chance to regroup and maintain momentum as the season progresses.
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