PLNU Women's Golf narrowly missed a championship title, finishing second at the PacWest Championships. Starting in fourth place, the team closed the gap dramatically over the final rounds by delivering their best performance last. Bella Gunasayan's impressive front-nine helped propel the Sea Lions, while Allie Nguyen's strong finish kept them in contention, nearly rallying them to the lead. Ultimately, Hawai'i Hilo took the title by just two shots, leaving PLNU hopeful for an NCAA Super Regional bid.

By the Numbers
  • PLNU finished second, marking their second-best result at the PacWest Championships.
  • Three Sea Lions secured spots in the top-10 individual leaderboard: Allie Nguyen (6th), Annika Yturralde (7th), and Bella Gunasayan (T-10th).
State of Play
  • PLNU entered the final day eight shots back of the leaders after starting in fourth.
  • The team shot the best round of the tournament on the final day.
  • Three players finished in the top-10, tying PLNU's best performance at a single PacWest event.
What's Next

With their strong finish, PLNU aims for an at-large selection for the NCAA Super Regionals scheduled for May 4-6 in Pueblo, Colorado. Team performance in upcoming qualifiers will be critical for securing a spot.

Bottom Line

PLNU Women's Golf's impressive runner-up finish at the PacWest Championships positions them as strong contenders for the NCAA Super Regionals, highlighting their potential and resilience on the course. Their successful top-10 finishes reflect a promising future.