Kate Nakaoka led the Oregon State women鈥檚 golf team with a sixth-place finish at the PING/ASU Invitational in Phoenix, marking her third career Top 10 finish. The Beavers completed the tournament with a solid sixth-place standing after a total score of 870 over three rounds. Their final round score of 286 was the second-best of the day, allowing them to surpass two ranked teams. Nakaoka recorded a personal best, shooting 68 (4-under) in the final round for a 3-day total of 211 (5-under). Senior Kyra Ly also performed well, finishing tied for 14th place.

By the Numbers
  • Oregon State scored 870, finishing 6th in the tournament.
  • Nakaoka鈥檚 final score of 5-under 211 included rounds of 71, 72, and a best of 68.
  • Kyra Ly carded a total of 214, finishing tied for 14th place.
State of Play
  • No. 2 USC claimed the team title with a score of 841.
  • California State Fullerton's Davina Xanh won the individual title at 8-under 208.
  • The Beavers' performance puts them at No. 46 nationally, having beaten No. 14 UCLA and No. 19 Northwestern.
What's Next

The Oregon State women's golf team will compete next at the Silverado Showdown in Napa, California, from April 6 to April 8, aiming to build on their recent success.

Bottom Line

Nakaoka's impressive performance highlights the potential of Oregon State's young talent, as they aim to challenge higher-ranked teams moving forward. The team鈥檚 recent form indicates they are becoming a competitive force in collegiate golf.