ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Cal State Fullerton women’s golf opened the 2026-27 season with a fifth-place finish at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational, shooting a team score of 23-over par 887.
First-year transfer Mitzi Duarte led the Titans individually with a tie for eighth place, posting a 1-under par 215 over three rounds, including even-par 72 in the first and third rounds and a 1-under 71 in the second. This marked Duarte’s debut competing for Cal State Fullerton.
Freshman Vera Lee tied for 20th with a 4-over par 220 after posting a 4-over 76 in the first round and improving to even-par 72 in the second and third rounds.
Siham Ibrahim tied for 28th with a 6-over par 222, Addison Kloch tied for 52nd at 14-over 230, and Koa Seymour finished 80th with a 33-over par 249. Individual competitor Zara Ali tied for 57th with a 15-over par 231.
The Titans are scheduled to compete next at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic in Wolcott, Colorado, Monday through Wednesday following this tournament.
CSB Take
Cal State Fullerton women’s golf demonstrated a solid start to the 2026-27 season by placing fifth as a team and earning a top-ten individual finish from newcomer Mitzi Duarte. Strong performances from both transfers and freshmen indicate potential for the Titans to build momentum early in the season. Their upcoming tournament in Colorado will offer further opportunities to develop team chemistry and improve competitive standing.
Source: Original report
