UTEP women's golf secured a third-place finish out of 14 teams at the Ozarks National Invitational, with a total score of 50-over-par 914. The event featured strong performances, particularly from freshman Blanca Yrizar, who tied for third individually at 6-over-par 222, marking her first collegiate top-three finish. UTEP improved one spot in the final round, achieving their third consecutive top-five result, reflecting consistent team progress. Coach Steve Sims praised the team's resilience after a challenging start and highlighted Yrizar's exceptional play over the tournament's final days.

By the Numbers
  • UTEP finished with a total score of 914 over three rounds (312鈥�300鈥�302).
  • Blanca Yrizar tied for third at 6-over-par 222 (78鈥�69鈥�75), her best finish in college.
State of Play
  • The team鈥檚 performance marks their second top-three finish in the last three tournaments.
  • Yrizar's improvement reflects her growing impact and momentum leading into upcoming events.
What's Next

UTEP will compete next at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic on April 7-8 at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona, followed by the Conference USA Championship from April 20-22 in Frisco, Texas.

Bottom Line

The Miners' performance at the Ozarks National Invitational underscores their development and competitiveness, particularly with rising talent like Yrizar. As they head into the next tournaments, maintaining this momentum will be crucial for their aspirations in postseason play.