ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Stetson women's golf team holds a two-shot lead after the opening round of the Navy Fall Invitational, finishing Saturday at +16 at the U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club.
The Hatters were led by a trio of top-10 performers, as Filippa Jansson sits tied for fourth at +2, followed by Ailsa Brannock (+3, T-6) and Isaki Sakashita (+4, T-8). Elizabeth Eberle (+7, T-24) and Maggie Potash (+10, T-45) rounded out Stetson's lineup, helping the team edge Bucknell (+18) and Howard (+20) heading into Sunday's final round.
Statistically, Stetson impressed across all facets of play, ranking first on Par 3s (3.00 average), tied for second on Par 4s (4.38), and tied for fourth on Par 5s (5.35). The Hatters also tied for the most birdies in the field with ten and ranked third with 52 pars, led by Eberle's 12. Brannock led all players in Par 3 scoring with a 2.25 average, while Jansson followed closely at 2.75. Jansson's four birdies paced Stetson, with Sakashita adding three of her own.
The Hatters will tee off at 9:00 a.m. Sunday in the final round, paired with Bucknell and Howard. Live scoring is available at bit.ly/48Mcu8l
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At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
