Lynn University's women鈥檚 golf team rallied impressively in the final round of the 2026 Sunshine State Conference Championship, scoring a tournament-best 292 (+4) but finished just one stroke behind Nova Southeastern to secure second place. Led by Amelia Ruiz Topali's runner-up individual finish, Emilia Koskinen's standout round of 70 highlighted a strong overall performance, showcasing the team's resilience and consistency throughout the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Lynn finished with an overall score of 893 (+29), just one stroke behind Nova Southeastern at (+28).
  • Amelia Ruiz Topali recorded 13 birdies, the tournament-high, helping her finish at +2 (218).
State of Play
  • Lynn improved their team score in each round, demonstrating consistency: 303 in Round 1, 298 in Round 2, and 292 in Round 3.
  • Koskinen's final-round 70 was the lowest round by any Lynn player during the tournament, contributing significantly to the team's push.
What's Next

The Fighting Knights are set to compete in the NCAA South Region Championship in Cleveland, Tennessee, from May 4-6, where they will aim to build on their strong performance at the SSC Championship.

Bottom Line

Lynn鈥檚 close finish at the SSC Championship underscores their potential as they head into the NCAA South Region Championship, with key players displaying standout performances in pivotal moments of the tournament.