DeLAND, Fla. — The Stetson women's golf team returns to action next week when the Hatters travel to Mobile, Ala., to compete in the Magnolia Collegiate Invitational, hosted by South Alabama at the RTJ Magnolia Grove Golf Course. The two-day tournament will run Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, March 17.
Stetson enters the event coming off a strong showing at the Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational in St. George, Utah, where the Hatters finished runner-up in a nine-team field. Stetson held the lead after the opening round and remained in contention throughout the tournament before finishing five strokes behind Weber State.
Individually, Isaki Sakashita delivered another standout performance, tying for first at 2-under-par before finishing runner-up in a playoff. Sakashita led the field with 13 birdies during the event. Anna Huettl also recorded one of her top finishes of the season, placing tied for third at 1-under-par after firing a 3-under 69 in the second round.
Filippa Jansson added a top-10 finish for the Hatters, tying for ninth, while Ailsa Brannock and Julieta Oviedo each finished tied for 13th. Oviedo highlighted the week with an eagle on the par-5 14th hole during the second round.
The Magnolia Collegiate Invitational will feature a 13-team field including ASUN Conference opponents Lipscomb, West Georgia, North Alabama and Central Arkansas. New Haven, UT Arlington, Seminole State, Navy, James Madison, Missouri State and Southern Mississippi round out the field alongside host South Alabama.
The Hatters lineup for the tournament will consist of Isaki Sakashita, Anna Huettl, Filippa Jansson, Ailsa Brannock and Julieta Oviedo, while freshman Maggie Potash will compete as an individual.
Tee time information will be announced closer to the start of play.
Fans can follow along throughout the tournament with live scoring and updates on Stetson women's golf social media channels. For the latest news, results and updates, visit GoHatters.com and follow the team on social media @StetsonGolf on X and @Stetsonwomensgolf on Instagram.
About Stetson Athletics
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.
