Luna Scores Career Low as UC Riverside Finishes Eighth in Phoenix

Tuesday, February 25

Phoenix, Ariz.

UC Riverside

GCU Invitational

Luna Scores Career Low as UC Riverside Finishes Eighth in Phoenix

2/25/2025 8:23:00 PM | Women's Golf

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The UC Riverside Highlanders put together a solid performance at the GCU Women's Invitational, finishing in eighth place with a two-round total of 598 (+22). The Highlanders improved in the second round, shaving two strokes off their opening round 300 (+12) with a 298 (+10) at the Grand Canyon University Golf Course.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Sophia Luna led the way for UC Riverside, delivering an impressive career low second-round 68 (-4) to tie for 9th place at 144 (76-68, E).
Janna Andaya posted a 74 (+2) in round two, finishing tied for 22nd with a total of 147 (73-74, +3).
Sofia Vargas, competing as an individual, made a strong push with a second-round 71 (-1) to finish in a tie for 27th at 148 (77-71, +4).
Mitzi Duarte and Gabrielle Kiger both battled through the course, carding 153 (+9) and 154 (+10), respectively, placing 48th and 54th in the field.
Maleyna Gregorio rounded out the Highlanders' effort, tying for 59th place with a 155 (+11) after back-to-back steady rounds.
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NOTABLES

Luna's second-round 68 (-4) was one of the lowest scores in the second of the round, moving her into the top 10.
Andaya finished inside the top 25, marking another consistent showing for the Highlanders.
UC Riverside finished ahead of Murray State and Northern Colorado, gaining key positioning in the team standings.

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