After two rounds at the Ozarks National Invitational, the UTEP women's golf team stands in fourth place with a total score of 36-over-par 612 (312-300). The Miners improved by 12 strokes in the second round, sitting just one shot shy of the top three. Freshman Blanca Yrizar led the team, currently tied for fourth at 3-over-par 147 (78-69) and making a notable leap on the leaderboard with a 3-under 69 in round two. Other competitors include Luciana Origel tied for 14th and Atikan Cherdchoo in 23rd. The final round will begin Wednesday at 8 a.m. MT / 9 a.m. CT.

By the Numbers
  • UTEP women's golf team scored 36-over-par 612 (312-300) after two rounds.
  • Blanca Yrizar is tied for fourth with a score of 3-over-par 147 (78-69).
State of Play
  • UTEP is just one stroke behind the top three teams as they head into the final round.
  • Blanca Yrizar is in a strong position to achieve her second consecutive top-10 finish.
What's Next

The Miners will participate in the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic on April 7–8, aiming to maintain their momentum and continue improving their standings.

Bottom Line

The UTEP women’s golf team shows promising momentum heading into the final round, led by a standout performance from Yrizar, indicating potential for a strong finish and future success at upcoming tournaments.