VENTURA, CA – The University of La Verne women’s golf team opened its fall season competing at the 2026 CA State Intercollegiate Tournament September 14-15 at Olivas Links in Ventura. The Leopards tied for eighth place with Lewis & Clark College.
Sophomore Grace Freitas led La Verne, scoring 82 on Monday and 89 on Tuesday, including three birdies during the tournament. Freshman Madelynn Park improved her score by seven shots on the second day in her tournament debut. Senior Hayley Kucera posted consistent rounds and recorded a birdie on Tuesday.
The team is set to continue its season September 28-29 at the PLU Invite hosted by Pacific Lutheran University at The Home Course in DuPont, Washington.
CSB Take
The University of La Verne women’s golf team showed resilience and potential in its season opener by competing closely at the CA State Intercollegiate Tournament and tying for eighth place. Grace Freitas’s role as the top scorer and Madelynn Park’s marked improvement provide a solid foundation. As the Leopards progress through the season, sustaining consistency and further developing their players will be key elements for success in upcoming competitions.
Source: Original report
