Sunday, March 9
St. George, Utah
UC Riverside
at
Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird
Highlanders Secure Runner-Up Spot at SUU Pizza Hut Invitational
3/9/2025 4:41:00 PM | Women's Golf
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The UC Riverside Highlanders wrapped up their tournament run at the SUU Pizza Hut Invitational finishing in 2nd place after a competitive final round. Mitzi Duarte posted the team's best score of the day with a 2-under 70, making a significant leap up the leaderboard.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Mitzi Duarte delivered the highlight of the day, firing a 70 (-2) to climb 15 spots and finish tied for 21st.
- Janna Andaya remained steady, carding an even-par 72 to secure a top-10 finish (T-8).
- Sofia Vargas shot a 74 (+2), placing her tied for 15th.
- Sophia Luna recorded a 75 (+3), finishing in 20th place.
- Maleyna Gregorio, who led the team earlier in the tournament, posted a 77 (+5) and finished 10th overall.
- Find final scoring results here.
NOTABLES
- Duarte's 70 (-2) was her lowest round of the tournament and included three birdies on the back nine.
- Andaya secured a top-10 finish, leading the team with steady play throughout the tournament.
- The Highlanders finished 2nd overall for their second runner up finish this season.Â
- Gregorio's final-round 77 was highlighted by an eagle on the par-4 14th hole.
UP NEXT
- UC Riverside will set its sights on the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational, with the first round set for Monday, March 24.
Players Mentioned
/ Women's Golf
/ Women's Golf
/ Women's Golf
/ Women's Golf
/ Women's Golf
Highlander Hot Talk Podcast - Spring Sports Recap 5/21/2026
Thursday, May 21
Day in the Life: Leilani Juan
Monday, May 04
UCR Student-Athletes cheer on our students.
Friday, May 01
UCR Athletics Director Introductory Full Press Conference
Tuesday, March 24
