HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (October 20, 2026) – The University of North Alabama women's golf team concluded play Tuesday at the 2026 Diamante Intercollegiate in Arkansas, finishing the final round in 17th place with a final score of 905 (+41).

The Lions had their highest score in the final round but had much to celebrate in the first two with under-par performances from junior Olivia Whittle and true freshman Ella Busby. Busby, who played her first collegiate tournament this week, also recorded an eagle in her first collegiate round Sunday.

True freshman Celia Martinez Garcia was the top performer for UNA in the final round with a 75, finishing +5 to place among the top 50 golfers in a field of over 100. Her first two rounds were steady near par at 73 and 73. She had four birdies in the final round.

Whittle and Busby recorded a 79 in the final round to finish +10 and +13, respectively. Redshirt senior Kerigan Klauber finished +18 to place within the top-100. True freshman Annalee Regan finished +27 with three birdies in the final round.

UNA defeated three Texas schools in the field, including a conference foe in UT Arlington (+54). The others were East Texas A&M (+44) by three strokes and Stephen F. Austin (+95).

Sam Houston won the tournament at -15 with a final stroke score of 849. SHSU's Pureun Kim tied with Elenore Arenouts of host school Little Rock for first place. Arenouts won the playoff with a birdie on the first hole.

For final results, click here.

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