FGCU Women's Golf Team Sits Second at ASUN Championship

Three Eagles Share Fifth Place Individually After First Round

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:13am

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The Florida Gulf Coast University women's golf team sits in second place after the first round of the ASUN Championship on Friday, posting a team score of 1-over to trail first-place North Florida by 11 strokes. Three FGCU players finished the opening round tied for fifth place individually.

Why it matters

The ASUN Conference Championship is a key event for the FGCU women's golf team, as they look to build on their strong regular season performance and compete for the conference title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

The FGCU women's golf team shot a 1-over par team score in the first round of the ASUN Championship, placing them in second place behind North Florida. Three FGCU players - Sophia Garcia, Emma Tully, and Megan Schofill - all finished the opening round tied for fifth place individually with scores of 1-under par.

  • The ASUN Championship first round took place on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Florida Gulf Coast University

The women's golf team from Florida Gulf Coast University, a public university located in Fort Myers, Florida.

North Florida

The women's golf team from the University of North Florida, a public university located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sophia Garcia

A member of the FGCU women's golf team who finished the first round tied for fifth place individually.

Emma Tully

A member of the FGCU women's golf team who finished the first round tied for fifth place individually.

Megan Schofill

A member of the FGCU women's golf team who finished the first round tied for fifth place individually.

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What’s next

The ASUN Championship will continue with the second and third rounds on Saturday and Sunday, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

The FGCU women's golf team is in a strong position after the first round of the ASUN Championship, sitting just 11 strokes behind the leader North Florida. With three players tied for fifth place individually, FGCU has a chance to make a push for the conference title and an NCAA Tournament berth in the final two rounds.