By: UC Sports Information
Kansas City, MO – The University of the Cumberlands women's golf team moved up into a tie for No. 10 in the latest NAIA Women's Golf Coaches' Poll, earning 324 points alongside Embry-Riddle (Ariz.).
The Patriots are coming off a strong performance at the Patriot Invitational, where Cumberlands captured the team title on their home course in London, Kentucky. UC finished the three-round event with a team score of +33, finishing comfortably ahead of the field that included nationally ranked opponents.
Cumberlands was led by Atchariya Thanaudomkul, who earned medalist honors after posting a three-round total of 223 (+4). She opened the event with a 77 (+4) before closing strong with back-to-back rounds of 73 (E), totaling nine birdies across the tournament.
Ainslee Cruce also delivered a standout showing, finishing as the runner-up with a three-round score of 228 (+9). Cruce improved in each round, carding scores of 78 (+5), 76 (+3), and 74 (+1) while recording seven birdies.
Jasmine Points placed fourth overall with a total of 230 (+11), highlighted by eight birdies and an eagle across the three rounds. McKenzie Trautman followed closely behind in fifth place with a three-round score of 231 (+12), finishing the event with four birdies and an eagle.
Ginevra Capo rounded out the Patriots' scoring lineup with a tie for 13th place, posting a total of 240 (+21).
As a team, the Patriots secured the Patriot Invitational title ahead of Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) and Cumberland (Tenn.), who finished second and third respectively.
Other Mid-South Conference teams in the poll include Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) at No. 16, Cumberland (Tenn.) at No. 17, and Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) at RV.
The Patriots will return to action on April 13-14 where they will travel to compete at the Music City Classic in Nashville, Tennessee.
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