ULM didn’t just earn the top seed—they proved why, turning a strong stroke play performance into a Sun Belt Women’s Golf Championship title at Lakewood Golf Club, the program’s second in three years.
The Warhawks set the tone over 54 holes, posting 7-over 871 (288-292-291) to lead the field. South Alabama followed at 16-over 880 (303-293-284), with Texas State (+17) and Old Dominion (+18) rounding out the match play bracket.
Individually, Old Dominion sophomore Barbara Car of Slovenia surged to medalist honors at 7-under 209 (73-70-66), using a final-round 66 to pull clear. ULM junior Daniela Campillo of Spain stayed in the hunt all week, tying for second at 5-under 211 (68-71-72) alongside South Alabama freshman Lilian Buehle (70-72-69). It marked Campillo’s third straight top-three finish at the championship.
ULM’s depth was evident throughout, with senior Anna Andrysova, junior Emma Manzini, and freshman Zoe McLean-Tattan all finishing inside the top 15, while senior Johanna Sjursen added another steady performance.
In match play, the Warhawks shifted gears seamlessly. They overwhelmed Old Dominion 4.5–0.5 in the semifinals, with Manzini (5&4) and Sjursen (3&2) building early momentum before Campillo (2&1) delivered the clinching point. McLean-Tattan added a 1-up win, while Andrysova halved her match.
The championship against Texas State followed a similar script. Senior Andrysova (2&1) and junior Manzini (3&2) quickly put ULM in control. Texas State managed a response, but with the remaining matches tight late, the outcome hung in the balance.
That’s when the moment arrived. As Sjursen edged ahead in her match, it was McLean-Tattan who stepped up on the 18th green, calmly rolling in a birdie putt to secure the decisive point and the title.