VENTURA, CA – The University of La Verne women's golf program opened its  fall season at the 2026 CA State Intercollegiate Tournament this week at Olivas Links in Ventura. The Leopards tied for eighth place with Lewis & Clark College.

Sophomore Grace Freitas led the team with a score of 82 on Monday and 89 on Tuesday, recording three birdies over the course of the tournament. Freshman Madelynn Park made her debut with strong potential by improving seven shots on her second day, while senior Hayley Kucera stayed consistent across both days of competition, and recorded a birdie on Tuesday.

Scores:
Grace Freitas – 82, 89 (46th)
Madelynn Park – 94, 87 (47th)
Hayley Kucera – 93, 95 (49th)

The Leopards will continue their season September 28-29 at the PLU Invite hosted by Pacific Lutheran University at The Home Course in DuPont, WA.