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Marilyn Smith Sunflower Invitational - Day One
Dons Close Out Day One at Marilyn Smith Sunflower Invitational
10/5/2026 5:53:00 PM | Women's Golf
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The University of San Francisco women's golf team opened competition at the Marilyn Smith Sunflower Invitational on Monday, completing 36 holes and finishing day one tied for ninth place at +48.
San Francisco opened the tournament with a 23-over 307 in the first round before following with a 25-over 309 in round two to sit tied with Middle Tennessee heading into Tuesday's final 18 holes.
Emily Guan and Melia Gustavson led the way for the Dons through the opening two rounds, as both golfers finished the day tied for 22nd place at +9. Guan carded a 5-over 76 in round one before improving to a 4-over 75 in the afternoon, while Gustavson matched those same scores to remain inside the top 25 individually.
Jillian Leh also provided a steady performance for San Francisco, opening with a 5-over 76 before recording a 7-over 78 in round two to finish the day tied for 36th place at +12.
Romina Aguirre rounded out the Dons' scoring lineup, posting rounds of 79 and 81 to sit at +18 through 36 holes.
San Francisco enters the final round one stroke ahead of New Mexico and tied with Middle Tennessee, while Kansas leads the 14-team field at 3-under.
SAN FRANCISCO SCORING
T22. Emily Guan — +9 (76-75)
T22. Melia Gustavson — +9 (76-75)
T36. Jillian Leh — +12 (76-78)
T59. Romina Aguirre — +18 (79-81)
Erica Villegas — N/A
TEAM
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Kansas — -3
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California — +13
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Delaware — +15
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UC Davis — +29
T5. Longwood — +34
T5. St. Thomas (MN) — +34 -
Kansas (B) — +39
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Central Arkansas — +40
T9. Middle Tennessee — +48
T9. San Francisco — +48 -
New Mexico — +49
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Omaha — +58
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Creighton — +60
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Northern Iowa — +70
UP NEXT
San Francisco will return to the course Tuesday for the third and final round of the Marilyn Smith Sunflower Invitational in Lawrence.
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