PHOENIX, Ariz. — The University of Hawai'i women's golf team posted a final-round 306 (+18) on Wednesday to finish the PING ASU Invitational in 15^th place with a three-day total of 917 (+53) competing against a field featuring several top-ranked programs at the Papago Golf Club.
 
Maline Kraus was the top finisher for the Rainbow Wahine, tying for 48^th place with a 54-hole total of 224 (+8). Kraus showed consistency throughout the tournament, carding a 3-over 75 in the final round to go along with previous rounds of 75 and 74.
 
Jasmine Wong followed in a tie for 52^nd place, finishing at 225 (+9) after turning in a 76 on Wednesday. Senior Kaydence Kim, competing as an individual, provided a highlight in the final round by carding the team's low score of the day with a 3-over 75, moving her into a tie for 75th at 234 (+18).
 
Southern California took the team title with a 23-under total of 841, led by four players finishing inside the top 10. Individually, Davina Xanh of CSU Fullerton claimed medalist honors, firing a 4-under 68 in the final round to finish at 8-under-par (208).
 
The rest of the Hawai'i lineup included Emiko Sverduk, who finished 83^rd at 237 (+21) and Sofina Firouzi, who tied for 85^th with a total of 239 (+23).
 
The Rainbow Wahine will now turn their attention to the postseason as they prepare for the Big West Championship, April 19-21 at the Royal Kā'anapali Golf Course in Maui.
 
15. Hawai'i — 308-303-306=917 (+53)
T-48. Maline Kraus — 75-74-75=224 (+8)
T-52. Jasmine Wong — 74-75-76=225 (+9)
T-75. Kaydence Kim — 80-79-75=234 (+18)
83. Emiko Sverduk — 79-76-82=237 (+21)
T-85. Sofina Firouzi — 81-78-80=239 (+23)