The CSUB women's golf team concluded their historic season at the 2026 Big West Championship on April 22. Led by senior Sarah Mutai and sophomore Anna Kehrer, the team recorded their best-ever single-round score at the conference with a 293 (+5). Under third-year coach Katy Barrett Baxter, the Roadrunners achieved a national ranking of 177, significantly improving their position from previous years and setting a new program record for team scoring average at 302.60.

By the Numbers
  • Final-round score of 293 is the best in program history at a conference championship.
  • Team scoring average of 302.60 is a 3.4-stroke improvement from last season.
State of Play
  • CSUB improved their performance each day at the Big West Championship (311-309-293).
  • Six players averaged in the 70s throughout the season, with Mutai leading at 73.93.
What's Next

The Roadrunners will take a break before training resumes, focusing on continuing their progress in future seasons under Coach Barrett Baxter.

Bottom Line

This season marked a turning point for CSUB women's golf, showcasing significant improvement and record-setting performances, laying a strong foundation for future success.