OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Southwestern Christian University women's golf team opened its 2026 season on its home course at the Southwestern Christian Invitational, held Aug. 31 through Sept. 1 at Lincoln Park Golf Course in Oklahoma City.

The Eagles finished third in the team standings, posting a final score of +143. Redlands Community College claimed the team title at +63, followed by Seminole State College at +142.

Katie Moore led Southwestern Christian individually, finishing 10th overall with a three-round score of +34. Moore opened the tournament with an 11-over first round before adding rounds of +11 and +12.

Ily Strickland followed closely behind, placing 11th at +36 for the tournament. Chelsea Powell finished 12th with a score of +38, while Madison Caldwell placed 13th at +40.

Taylor Frazier also represented the Eagles, finishing tied for 14th overall with a three-round score of +44.

The Southwestern Christian Invitational marked the first tournament of the year for the SCU women's golf program and gave the Eagles an opportunity to compete on their home course to begin the 2026 campaign.

With five players finishing among the top 14 individuals, the Eagles opened the season with a strong showing and narrowly missed second place in the team standings by just one stroke.

SCU will look to build on its opening tournament performance as the women's golf team continues its fall schedule.