JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Stetson women's golf team wrapped up play at the Sea Best Intercollegiate on Tuesday with a third-place finish at San Jose Country Club, turning in a strong showing against a talented field to open the spring season.
Stetson finished the three-round tournament in third out of 11 teams with a team total of +29, posting rounds of +4, +11 and +14. The Hatters finished behind tournament champion Florida (-28) and runner-up Duke (-27), while holding off Richmond (+39) by 10 strokes.
Filippa Jansson led the way for Stetson, finishing tied for 13th at +5 after rounds of +1, +1 and +3. Isaki Sakashita placed tied for 18th at +7, highlighted by an opening-round -1, while Anna Huettl and Julieta Oviedo both closed the event tied for 21st at +10. Ailsa Brannock rounded out the Hatters' team scorers with a tie for 24th at +11, including a final-round +2.
Competing as an individual, Bridget Butler finished tied for 27th at +13 after carding an even-par opening round.
Florida claimed the team title at -28, edging Duke by one stroke. Duke's Rianne Malixi earned individual medalist honors at -16, while Florida's Paula Francisco finished second at -14.
Stetson will continue its spring schedule in the coming weeks as the Hatters look to build on a strong opening performance in Jacksonville.
To stay up to date with Stetson Women's Golf, follow the Hatters on Instagram at @StetsonWGolf.
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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.
