Oklahoma State University Athletics
Oklahoma State University
UNF Collegiate
Cowgirl Golf leads UNF Collegiate field entering final round
February 23, 2026 | Cowgirl Golf
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Oklahoma State's women's golf began competition at the UNF Collegiate on Monday, ending the day in first place.
In 36 holes of play, the Cowgirls opened with a 296 (+8) and added a 295 (+7) in the second round, posting a 15-over 590 total.
OSU holds a 1-stroke lead over second-place Florida Gulf Coast and a 16-stroke lead over third-place Tulsa entering tomorrow's third and final round.
Freshman Yu-Chu Chen and junior Marta Silchenko led the Cowgirls, ending the day tied for second place on the individual leaderboard.
Chen opened with a first-round 74 (+2) before improving by 2 strokes in the second, carding a 72 (E) to move into podium position. In her first tournament of the spring season, Silchenko played to an ultra-consistent 73-73—146 (+2) scorecard, tying her teammate on the day.
Joining Chen and Silchenko in the individual Top 10 is Ellie Bushnell, who currently holds a share of seventh place. The junior played at 5-over-par on the day and was propelled by an opening even-par 72.
Grace Kilcrease is tied for 12th after going 76-74—150 (+6).
Competing as an individual, Summer Lee closed the day tied for 26th at 10-over.
Lucy Darr ended her day of competition at 13-over-par.
The Cowgirls return to action tomorrow, beginning at 8:20 a.m., for the third and final round of the UNF Collegiate. Oklahoma State will be paired with Florida Gulf Coast, Tulsa and Augusta.
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. Yu-Chu Chen (+2) – 74-72—146
T2. Marta Silchenko (+2) – 73-73—146
T7. Ellie Bushnell (+5) – 73-76—149
12. Grace Kilcrease (+6) – 76-74—150
T26. Summer Lee* (+10) – 80-74—154
T41. Lucy Darr (+13) – 79-78—157
* - competing as an individual
Team Standings
1. Oklahoma State (+15) – 296-295—591
2. Florida Gulf Coast (+16) – 293-299—592
3. Tulsa (+31) – 301-306—607
4. Augusta (+35) – 318-293—611
5. South Florida (+39) – 310-305—615
6. South Alabama (+42) – 315-303—618
7. North Florida (+45) – 309-312—621
8. Furman (+46) – 314-308—622
9. Campbell (+48) – 321-303—624
10. Miami (+50) – 312-314—626
11. Sam Houston (+52) – 318-310—628
12. Eastern Kentucky (+64) – 312-328—640
13. Old Dominion (+68) – 335-309—644
14. Jacksonville (+75) – 328-323—651
Players Mentioned
