LĪHU'E, Kaua'i – The University of Hawai'i women's golf team concluded the 30th Rainbow Wahine Invitational on Wednesday, finishing 12th overall at the Ocean Course at Hōkūala.
The Rainbow Wahine posted a final-round 306 (+18) to finish the three-day event with a 927 (+63) team total. Brigham Young captured the team title with a 6-under 858, followed by Long Beach State (866) and Kansas State (868).
Junior
Jasmine Wong capped off a strong week with an even-par 72 in the final round to secure a tie for 19th place. The Honolulu native finished the tournament at 4-over 220 (77-71-72).
Sophomore
Chloe Ku carded a 77 on Wednesday to finish tied for 48th at 12-over 228. Sophomore
Kaydence Kim shot a final-round 76 to finish 64th overall at 237 (+21), while freshman
Kady Matsumoto placed 70th at 242 (+26). Junior
Olivia Jang was forced to withdraw Wednesday due to injury.
Competing as individuals,
Sofia Mallari and
Sofina Firouzi tied for 76th at 40-over 256. Mallari closed out her first collegiate event with an 80 in her final round, while Firouzi posted an 86.
Brigham Young's Maria Jose Barragan took home individual medalist honors, shooting a final-round 71 to finish at 8-under 208.
Following the tournament on Kaua'i, the Rainbow Wahine will quickly regroup to conclude their fall season next week at the Nanea Invitational. The event is scheduled for Oct. 26-28 at the Nanea Golf Club in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
12. Hawai'i – 312-309-306=927 (+63)
T-19.
Jasmine Wong – 77-71-72=220 (+4)
T-48.
Chloe Ku – 76-75-77=228 (+12)
64.
Kaydence Kim – 79-82-76=237 (+21)
70.
Kady Matsumoto – 80-81-81=242 (+26)
DNF
Olivia Jang – 84-WD-WD
T-76.
Sofia Mallari (Ind.) – 91-85-80=256 (+40)
T-76.
Sofina Firouzi (Ind.) – 85-85-86=256 (+40)
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