The No. 23 Illinois Wesleyan University women's golf team is set to host the Kathy Niepagen Spring Fling on April 11-12 at the Ironwood Golf Course in Normal, Illinois. Named after former coach Kathy Niepagen, the tournament marks its 11th year. The Titans are entering the event with notable performance momentum, including back-to-back College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Golfer of the Week honors for junior Nora Cerroni. The tournament features 16 competing teams, including ranked programs like No. 5 WashU and No. 15 Carleton.

By the Numbers
  • Cerroni achieved a three-under 69 at the WashU Spring Invite, her career-low score.
  • Zera leads the team with a stroke average of 76.3, aiming to break into the top five in program history.
State of Play
  • IWU will participate with two teams and one individual competitor in the tournament.
  • Competition includes 15 other teams, several of which are nationally ranked.
What's Next

With two tournaments left before the Division III National Championship, the Titans are looking to maintain their strong performance and secure a strong finish in the season standings.

Bottom Line

The Kathy Niepagen Spring Fling presents a crucial opportunity for Illinois Wesleyan to solidify their ranking and potentially boost player standings for the upcoming national championships.