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Maria Mora
May 7, 2025

Spartans Rise Five Spots on Final Day for Fourth-Place Regional Finish

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. - The University of Tampa women's golf team delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 NCAA Division II South Regional, rising five spots on the final day to force a three-team playoff at the 2025 NCAA South Regional. The three round event was held from May 5–7 at the Chattahoochee Golf Club in Gainesville, Georgia.

The Spartans concluded the tournament in a three-way tie for fourth place with a total score of 891 (+27), matching Wingate and North Georgia. This deadlock necessitated a playoff to determine the final team advancing to the NCAA Championships. Tampa was eliminated after the first playoff hole, narrowly missing a berth in the national finals as host North Georgia claimed the final spot to advance.

Tampa posted consistent play across all three rounds (303-296-292), in a field featuring 18 teams, including 14 ranked in the national top 25. Their final round 292 was among the best of the day, propelling them into the playoff contention. Flagler College secured the regional title, marking their first-ever regional crown and the first for a Peach Belt Conference member. Flagler, Nova Southeastern, Anderson, and North Georgia (via playoff) were the four advancing teams. Claudia Hastings of Limestone University clinched the individual title with a 6-under 210 (68-76-66).

Top Performers

  • Maria Mora: Freshman tied for 13th place overall. Shot consistent rounds of 73, 74, and 74 for a +5 total (221). Led Tampa in scoring and helped anchor the team's top-five finish.
  • Ella Mason: Tied for 15th place. Rebounded from a 77 in round one to card a 71 in round two, then closed with a 74. Finished at +6 (222), matching the second-best individual finish on the team.
  • Ana Maria Jimenez: Tied for 30th place. Posted rounds of 76, 76, and 73, totaling +9 (225). Delivered her best round on the final day to help secure Tampa's T-4 team finish.
  • Justine Bayle: Sunshjine State Conference Player of the Year tied for 32nd place. Shot 77, 78, and then fired a 71 in the final round. Her low round on the last day gave the Spartans a crucial boost.
  • Kelly Shanahan: Tied for 38th place. Scored rounds of 78, 75, and 74 to finish at +11 (227). Improved each round and contributed to Tampa's strong team score on the final day.