Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowgirls in first place entering final day of Collegiate Invitational
January 30, 2026 | Cowgirl Golf
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Oklahoma State women's golf kicked off its Spring 2026 season at the Collegiate Invitational on Friday, finishing the event's opening day in first place.
The Collegiate Invitational is a 54-hole event, consisting of three 18-hole rounds. However, 27 holes are played daily, with the front and back nine of the second round split between Friday and Saturday.
The Cowgirls carded an even-par 288 in the first round. OSU trailed Tulsa by four strokes after the day's first 18 holes but stayed consistent over the next nine, going 1-over to end the day in first place.
Oklahoma State holds a five-stroke lead over a three-way tie for second place between Florida State, Tulsa and Virginia.
In her first event since Sept. 16, Lucy Darr capped off a first-round 69 (-3) with an eagle on the par-5 18th hole. Then, the sophomore caught fire in the second round, with three straight birdies leading her to a 34 (-2) and a tie for second place on the individual leaderboard.
Three Cowgirls (Kilcrease, Panya, Lee) join Darr in the top 20, all tied for 13th place at 1 stroke over par.
Grace Kilcrease carded the team's second-lowest round of the day, shooting a 2-under 70 in the first. The Augusta National Women's Amateur invitee added a 39 (+3) over her next 9 holes.
Tarapath Panya fired a 71 (-1) in the first round and a 38 (+2) to start the second.
Playing as an individual, Summer Lee became the fourth Cowgirl to shoot below par in the first round, going 1-under with a 71. The sophomore followed that up with a 2-over 38.
Freshman Yu-Chu Chen added a first-round 78 (+6) and played even-par golf over her next 9 holes, shooting a 36 on the front nine of the second round.
Ellie Bushnell ended the day at 8 strokes over par.
The Cowgirls return to action tomorrow morning to finish the second and third rounds of play at the Collegiate Invitational.
25 conference titles. 31 NCAA Championship appearances. 44 All-Americans. For the latest news and updates on Oklahoma State Women's Golf, visit okstate.com or follow @CowgirlGolf on Instagram/Facebook and @OSUCowgirlGolf on X.
Cowgirls on the Leaderboard
T2. Lucy Darr (-5) – 69-34—103
T13. Grace Kilcrease (+1) – 70-39—109
T13. Summer Lee* (+1) – 71-38—109
T13. Tarapath Panya (+1) – 71-38—109
T35. Yu-Chu Chen (+6) – 78-36—114
T45. Ellie Bushnell (+8) – 79-37—116
* - competing as an individual
Team Standings
1. Oklahoma State (+1) – 288-145—433
T2. Florida State (+6) – 292-146—438
T2. Tulsa (+6) – 284-154—438
T2. Virginia (+6) – 297-141—438
5. Houston (+7) – 293-146—439
6. Chattanooga (+10) – 296-146—442
T7. TCU (+11) – 293-150—443
T7. Washington (+11) – 295-148—443
9. Colorado (+16) – 298-150—448
10. UTSA (+17) – 299-150—449
11. BYU (+19) – 303-148—451
12. NC State (+20) – 301-151—452
The Collegiate Invitational is a 54-hole event, consisting of three 18-hole rounds. However, 27 holes are played daily, with the front and back nine of the second round split between Friday and Saturday.
The Cowgirls carded an even-par 288 in the first round. OSU trailed Tulsa by four strokes after the day's first 18 holes but stayed consistent over the next nine, going 1-over to end the day in first place.
Oklahoma State holds a five-stroke lead over a three-way tie for second place between Florida State, Tulsa and Virginia.
In her first event since Sept. 16, Lucy Darr capped off a first-round 69 (-3) with an eagle on the par-5 18th hole. Then, the sophomore caught fire in the second round, with three straight birdies leading her to a 34 (-2) and a tie for second place on the individual leaderboard.
Three Cowgirls (Kilcrease, Panya, Lee) join Darr in the top 20, all tied for 13th place at 1 stroke over par.
Grace Kilcrease carded the team's second-lowest round of the day, shooting a 2-under 70 in the first. The Augusta National Women's Amateur invitee added a 39 (+3) over her next 9 holes.
Tarapath Panya fired a 71 (-1) in the first round and a 38 (+2) to start the second.
Playing as an individual, Summer Lee became the fourth Cowgirl to shoot below par in the first round, going 1-under with a 71. The sophomore followed that up with a 2-over 38.
Freshman Yu-Chu Chen added a first-round 78 (+6) and played even-par golf over her next 9 holes, shooting a 36 on the front nine of the second round.
Ellie Bushnell ended the day at 8 strokes over par.
The Cowgirls return to action tomorrow morning to finish the second and third rounds of play at the Collegiate Invitational.
25 conference titles. 31 NCAA Championship appearances. 44 All-Americans. For the latest news and updates on Oklahoma State Women's Golf, visit okstate.com or follow @CowgirlGolf on Instagram/Facebook and @OSUCowgirlGolf on X.
Cowgirls on the Leaderboard
T2. Lucy Darr (-5) – 69-34—103
T13. Grace Kilcrease (+1) – 70-39—109
T13. Summer Lee* (+1) – 71-38—109
T13. Tarapath Panya (+1) – 71-38—109
T35. Yu-Chu Chen (+6) – 78-36—114
T45. Ellie Bushnell (+8) – 79-37—116
* - competing as an individual
Team Standings
1. Oklahoma State (+1) – 288-145—433
T2. Florida State (+6) – 292-146—438
T2. Tulsa (+6) – 284-154—438
T2. Virginia (+6) – 297-141—438
5. Houston (+7) – 293-146—439
6. Chattanooga (+10) – 296-146—442
T7. TCU (+11) – 293-150—443
T7. Washington (+11) – 295-148—443
9. Colorado (+16) – 298-150—448
10. UTSA (+17) – 299-150—449
11. BYU (+19) – 303-148—451
12. NC State (+20) – 301-151—452
Players Mentioned
/ Cowgirl Golf
/ Cowgirl Golf
/ Cowgirl Golf
/ Cowgirl Golf
/ Cowgirl Golf
/ Cowgirl Golf
Jax Forrest TECH FALL vs Northern Iowa - Oklahoma State Wrestling (01/30/26)
Saturday, January 31
Cowgirl Basketball Media Availability | Oklahoma State Postgame vs. BYU (01-28-2026)
Thursday, January 29
Kenny Gajewski Previews 2026 Softball Season - Oklahoma State Softball Media Day (1-28-2026)
Thursday, January 29
Cowboy Basketball Media Availability | Oklahoma State Postgame vs. Iowa State (01-24-2026)
Saturday, January 24
