Duke's women鈥檚 golf team, ranked 11th nationally, concludes its regular season at the Charles Schwab Women鈥檚 Collegiate Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 23-24. They will compete against a strong field, including seven top-11 ranked teams. The team will feature Andie Smith, Katie Li, Carla De Troia, Anna Ca帽ado Espinal, and Rianne Malixi, who has notably excelled in recent tournaments. The competition format includes 36 holes of stroke play on Monday, followed by 18 on Tuesday. Duke aims to make a mark in this prestigious event, backed by an impressive individual performance from Malixi.

By the Numbers
  • 7 teams ranked in the top 11 are participating in the tournament.
  • Rianne Malixi has finished 1st and 3rd in her last two events, shooting a combined 20-under-par.
State of Play
  • Duke opens the tournament Monday at 10:30 a.m. (ET) with a shotgun start.
  • Malixi currently holds the 12th position in national rankings with a 68.2 stroke average this spring.
What's Next

After the tournament, Duke will assess their performance heading towards postseason play. The results may influence team and individual rankings as they aim for a strong finish in national competition.

Bottom Line

The Blue Devils are set to face tough competition but have the potential to secure a standout performance, especially with Rianne Malixi leading the charge. Their results could be pivotal for momentum going into the postseason.