Tarleton State delivered a composed comeback to win its second straight Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Women’s Golf Championship, posting a 25-over 889 (306-289-294) to finish 11 shots clear of the field.
After opening in fourth with an 18-over first round, the Texans flipped the tournament with a 17-shot improvement in round two, moving into a share of the lead. They carried that momentum into the final day, gradually stretching their advantage on the back nine to seal the title—and a second consecutive NCAA Regional berth.
Abilene Christian finished runner-up at 36-over 900 (298-297-305), while UT Arlington placed third at 40-over 904 (304-303-297).
Louise Depadt led from the front, successfully defending her individual title at 1-over 217 (74-71-72). The junior stayed steady across all three rounds, pulling ahead early in the final round and never relinquishing control. Teammate Lou Deltombe completed a strong comeback of her own to finish runner-up at 3-over 219 (76-70-73), while sophomore Natalia Fiel Ros added depth with a T-8 finish at 9-over 225 (77-71-77).
Tarleton’s edge showed in the numbers as well. The Texans led the field in par-5 scoring (4.92 average) and total birdies (40), well ahead of Abilene Christian’s 30. Individually, Fiel Ros topped the field in par-5 scoring at 4.67.
More than anything, this was a win built on resilience—bouncing back from a slow start and closing with control when it mattered most.