The Colorado women's golf team made notable strides in the second round of the 2026 Chevron Silverado Showdown, with standout performances from Vanessa Ngo and Maya McVey. Ngo recorded the second-best individual score of the day at 68, placing her in a tie for third at 4-under-par. McVey followed with a strong round of 70, landing her in a tie for ninth at 2-under. Despite the team's cumulative score of 7-over for the day, Colorado moved to a tie for eighth, just six strokes behind third place.

By the Numbers
  • Vanessa Ngo scored 68, her third round in the 60s this season, and is 4-under-par overall.
  • Maya McVey recorded a 70, bringing her total to 2-under and placing her in a tie for ninth.
  • Colorado's team score moved to 16-over, tying them for eighth place with Oregon State.
State of Play
  • Colorado is tied for eighth place with Oregon State, trailing third-place teams Nebraska and Oregon by six strokes.
  • USC leads the team competition at 17-under, with Eastern Michigan five strokes behind at 12-under.
What's Next

As the final round approaches, Colorado will compete against Cincinnati, San Jose State, and UC Davis, aiming to improve their standing and potentially secure a better team finish in the tournament.

Bottom Line

The performances of Ngo and McVey highlight Colorado's competitive edge, but persistent challenges in scoring could influence their final outcome. The team must maintain focus and capitalize on birdie opportunities to climb the leaderboard in the final round.