CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Golf team competed in its final WAC Championship tournament at the Stonebridge Ranch CC in McKinney, Texas. The Thunderbirds finished seventh, with their best round coming on day one, shooting a combined 312.

Head Coach Caylyn McKinlay said

"Today we wrapped up the WAC Championship in McKinney, Texas. It wasn't the result we wanted to end our year, but it showed us the areas of our game we need to tighten up this summer. This group has so much ahead of them and we are excited for what's to come as we head into the Big Sky. I want to congratulate Reece Bandemer on her college golf career and graduation…thank you for being a part of this program. Once a T-Bird always a T-Bird."

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The Thunderbirds

Southern Utah Women's Golf closed out its season at the 2026 WAC Women's Golf Championship in McKinney, Texas, finishing seventh overall with rounds of 312, 320, and 327 for a three-round total of 959 at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club.

The Thunderbirds were led by Siriporn (Orchid) Luangnam, who finished tied for 23rd with a three-round total of 236 (+20). Luangnam opened with a 78 (+6), followed by an 81 (+9) in round two, and closed with a 77 (+5) to pace Southern Utah.

Ellie Olsen also turned in a solid performance, finishing tied for 27th at 238 (+22) after posting rounds of 77, 78, and 83. The highlight of the week for the Thunderbirds was a hole-out eagle 2 by Olsen in the second round. Kiana Roddy followed close behind, finishing 30th overall with a 241 (+25), carding rounds of 77, 80, and 84.

Reece Bandemer recorded a three-round total of 247 (+31) with rounds of 80, 81, and 86, while Kirsten Hall rounded out the Thunderbird lineup at 250 (+34) after scores of 85, 82, and 83.

Southern Utah competed against a strong conference field in the final tournament of the season, with Tarleton State capturing the team title. The Thunderbirds showed consistency throughout the year and will look to build on their experience as they head into the Big Sky Conference next year.

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