Wilma Zanderau of the University of Missouri-St. Louis has been named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association鈥檚 All-America Honorable Mention team for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement places her alongside Emma Thorngrean as the only four-time All-Americans in the program鈥檚 history. Zanderau excelled at the NCAA Division II Championships, finishing tied for 15th and leading her team to an eighth-place finish in the stroke play round. Her impressive season included three top-five finishes and a remarkable scoring average of 74.65.

By the Numbers
  • 4 consecutive years named to the WGCA All-America team.
  • Finished the NCAA Championships with a score of 225 (77-71-77).
  • Scoring average for the season: 74.65.
  • 3 top-five finishes and 6 top-10 finishes this season.
Yes, But

While Zanderau鈥檚 individual success is notable, the team faced challenges in the national tournament, narrowly losing to the top-ranked Wingate in the medal/match play quarterfinal. This underscores the competitive nature of NCAA golf.

State of Play
  • The Tritons set a program record by capturing their first GLVC title.
  • They made their 16th consecutive NCAA Regional appearance and seventh NCAA Championship appearance.
  • Hillary Currier also earned recognition on the WGCA All-East Region team, contributing to the team's historic season.
What's Next

The Tritons will aim to build on their historic performance, with aspirations of further developing their team and individual players for future championships. Recruitment and training will be vital to enhance their competitive edge.

Bottom Line

Wilma Zanderau's recognition as a four-time All-American is a significant milestone for both her and the UMSL program, symbolizing their growth and determination. As they look to the future, developing young talent will be crucial for sustaining this level of success.