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French Broad Collegiate Invitational
October 27, 2026 | Women's Golf
Recap
ARDEN, N.C. – Illinois women's golf finished fourth at the French Broad Collegiate Invitational, posting a team total of 892 (+40) from The Cliffs at Walnut Cove to close out the fall portion of its 2026-27 season. The UNC Asheville-hosted event took place in Arden, N.C. Four Fighting Illini finished in the top-20 individually.
Round 2 play resumed on Tuesday morning after being suspended on Monday. The Illini carded matching rounds of 293 (+9) in the two rounds they finished on Day 2.
Maryland took the team title at 10-over 862 followed by Charlotte (+32), Penn State (+33), Illinois (+40), and Furman (+55) to round out the top five.
Alexis Myers climbed on Day 2 to lead the Fighting Illini. She finished in sixth place at 7-over 220. Myers carded a 1-under-par 70 in the final round, highlighted by a 32 on the front nine. She was one of nine individuals at the event to card a round below par.
Erica Lee finished tied for seventh at 223 (+9) after shooting a 3-over (74) in the final round. Tavia Burgess also carded a 74 (+3) on Tuesday, finishing tied for 12th with an 11-over 224.
Meadow Tian finished tied for 20th at 226 (+13) with a 75 (+4) in the final round. Sofia Vargas rounded out the Illinois lineup, finishing 49th with a 241 (+28).
The 2026 French Broad Collegiate Invitational marked Illinois' first appearance at the event and the squad's final tournament of the fall season. The Illini will return to competition in February.
| Place | French Broad Collegiate Invitational | R1 | R2 | R3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | Illinois | 306 (+22) | 293 (+9) | 293 (+9) | 892 (+40) |
| 6th | Alexis Myers | 78 (+7) | 72 (+1) | 70 (-1) | 220 (+7) |
| T-7th | Erica Lee | 75 (+4) | 73 (+2) | 74 (+3) | 222 (+9) |
| T-12th | Tavia Burgess | 76 (+5) | 74 (+3) | 74 (+3) | 224 (+11) |
| T-20th | Meadow Tian | 77 (+6) | 74 (+3) | 75 (+4) | 226 (+13) |
| 49th | Sofia Vargas | 78 (+7) | 82 (+11) | 81 (+10) | 241 (+28) |
