The University of Mary women's golf team concluded the NSIC Championship in 9th place, improving from last year's 10th position. Freshman Sydney Miller led the team on the final day, scoring 81 (+9) to tie for 37th place. Teammate Annie Neva matched Miller's total score but achieved it with an 88 (+16). Freshman Demi Bolin finished 43rd, while Ruby Heydt and Alyssa Harcharik also contributed, finishing 52nd and 56th, respectively. Coach Marion Hernandez will step down after three years but will stay on in another capacity at the university.

By the Numbers
  • University of Mary finished 9th with a team score of 1,043 (+179).
  • Sydney Miller鈥檚 score of 253 (+37) placed her and Annie Neva in 37th position.
Yes, But

While the team improved their standing, they still finished significantly behind the leaders, with Wayne State College topping the leaderboard at 926 (+62), reflecting the competitive nature of the conference.

State of Play
  • The team made a notable 1-position improvement from last year's NSIC Championship.
  • Freshmen contributed significantly to the team's overall performance.
What's Next

The program will look for a new head coach to replace Hernandez, which could bring changes to training and recruitment strategies moving forward.

Bottom Line

The Marauders' progression in the championship underscores their potential, but future growth hinges on strong leadership and recruitment to compete effectively at the conference level.