DOTHAN, Ala. — The Stetson women's golf team closed out a strong showing at the 2026 ASUN Women's Golf Championship, finishing tied for second at 7-over-par following a final round even-par performance at Dothan Country Club.
The Hatters posted the best team round of the day with an even-par 288, finishing at 871 (296-286-288) and tying Florida Gulf Coast for second place. Despite the late push, Stetson was unable to overcome its opening-round deficit, but secured a runner-up finish for the second consecutive season.
Isaki Sakashita led the way for the Hatters, turning in one of the strongest performances of the tournament. Sakashita posted rounds of 73-66-71 (210) to finish at 1-over-par, earning runner-up honors and a spot on the ASUN All-Tournament Team. Her final two rounds were the best combined scores in the field, highlighted by a 6-under 66 in round two and an eagle during her second round surge.
Ailsa Brannock also delivered a top-10 performance, finishing tied for eighth at 1-over-par (74-71-72). Brannock capped her tournament with an even-par final round, highlighted by a steady performance in which she carded pars on all 18 holes.
Filippa Jansson finished strong with a 3-under 69 in the final round — one of the lowest rounds of the day — to climb into a tie for 12th at 5-over-par (75-77-69). Julieta Oviedo added a tie for 18th finish at 8-over-par (74-73-77).
Bridget Butler rounded out the Hatters lineup in the final round, finishing 59th.
As a team, Stetson recorded 38 birdies and 167 pars across the three rounds, ranking fourth and second in the field, respectively. The Hatters led the field in par-3 scoring (3.12 average, +7), ranked third on par-4s (4.19, +29), and sixth on par-5s (4.88, -7).
Individually, Sakashita and Jansson each recorded nine birdies, while Sakashita and Brannock ranked among the top three in pars with 41 and 40, respectively.
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.
