Women’s Golf | May 10, 2023
Senior Malia Nam matched her career-best with a 6-under 66 while junior Brianna Navarrosa, a final-round substitute, broke her career-best with a 67 as the No. 12 USC women’s golf team advanced to nationals with a third-place finish at the NCAA Pullman Regional at Palouse Ridge G.C. in Pullman, Wash., on Wednesday (May 10).
USC’s streak of advancing to the NCAA Championships final site reached a quarter of a century long following a strong third round that saw the Trojans combine for a 13-under 275.
Troy finished third overall at 26-under 838 (272-291-275). Stanford won the tournament at 50-under 814 while Clemson (33-under), Baylor (23-under) and Texas Tech (19-under) joined USC in advancing to nationals, set for May 19-24 at Grayhawk G.C. in Scottsdale, Ariz.
“Getting through regionals is tougher than ever and we are fortunate to be advancing to the National Championship,” said USC Head Coach Justin Silverstein, who has guided the Trojans to nationals four times.
“Our team is aware of our 25-year consecutive streak and they’re thrilled to carry on that record. Our group of six continue to impress us with their stellar play and we look forward to the challenge that Grayhawk will present.”
Two days after setting the team record for most under par in a postseason event at 15-under, USC combined for a 13-under round that is now tied for second-best in postseason action.
The 26-under overall is also USC’s best effort in a postseason event and the fourth-best total under par in school history.
Nam’s 66 matched her career high she set in the second round of her first tournament as a freshman, the 2018 ANNIKA Intercollegiate. She finished 11th overall at 8-under 208 (68-74-66), the 54-hole total also her lowest since that same event.
Navarrosa saw her first regional action today as a sub for junior Christine Wang and responded with her best round as a Trojan, firing a 5-under 67 that saw one birdie on the front and four on the back, including three in a row between 11 and 13.
Freshman Catherine Park tied for 17th at 5-under 211 (66-72-73) while sophomore Amari Avery tied for 21st at 4-under 212 (68-75-69).
Avery now has 10 rounds in the 60s for the second straight season, her twin totals tied for second on USC’s all-time single season list and one off the school record. Her 20 total…
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