SMU women's golf finished eighth at the Charles Schwab Women's Collegiate Invitational, moving up one spot with a seven-over score on the final day, their best round of the tournament for a total of 33-over. Emily Odwin led the Mustangs, finishing tied for 12th after improving her position significantly with a one-under 69, contributing to her 18th top-20 finish in two years. Notably, SMU outperformed four ranked teams, including No. 6 Auburn and No. 16 Mississippi State, amidst a competitive field with six top-11 ranked teams ahead of them.

By the Numbers
  • SMU finished eighth out of 13 teams, with a total score of 33-over.
  • Emily Odwin recorded a one-under 69 and improved by eight spots to finish tied for 12th.
Yes, But

Despite the strong showing, the Mustangs' rank of eighth highlights the competitive gap, as six of the seven teams ahead are recognized among the top 11 nationally, indicating a continued challenge in breaking into the elite tier of NCAA women's golf.

State of Play
  • Up next, the Mustangs will host the Huntington Bank Collegiate at Trinity Forest Golf Club on April 6-7.
  • Mackenzie Lee and Emily Odwin will compete in the prestigious Augusta National Women's Amateur prior to the team event.
What's Next

The upcoming tournaments will be crucial for the Mustangs to build momentum and confidence, especially as they prepare to face off against top-ranked collegiate teams and enhance their competitive standing.

Bottom Line

SMU women's golf is showing promise, with consistent top-performing individuals like Odwin and Chen paving the way, but they must further elevate their game to consistently compete against the nation鈥檚 elite teams.