EMU Women's Golf Ties for Fourth at Inaugural GameAbove Invitational

Eagles deliver historic performance, breaking multiple program records against elite field

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:49am

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The No. 30 Eastern Michigan University women's golf team finished in a tie for fourth place at the inaugural GameAbove Golf Invitational, a tournament that featured three of the top four teams in the national rankings and eight programs ranked within the top 50. The Eagles' total score of 877 strokes stands as the sixth-best 54-hole score in program history, and their second-round 285 tied for the sixth-lowest single-round score. Leading the charge were Janae Leovao, who tied for 12th, and Savannah de Bock, who tied for 17th, with both players besting numerous higher-ranked opponents. The team will look to continue its success at the upcoming Florida State Match Up in Tallahassee later this month.

Why it matters

The Eagles' performance at the GameAbove Invitational reinforces their status as a rising power in collegiate golf, having now defeated five teams ranked higher than them throughout the current season. The team's consistency and record-breaking efforts demonstrate the impact of head coach Josh Brewer's leadership and the program's continued growth.

The details

Playing on a challenging links-style, par-72 course measuring 6,564 yards, the Eagles proved they belonged among the elite, finishing the three-round event with a total score of 877 (300-285-292). While No. 2 USC utilized its home-course advantage to capture the team title with a dominant 22-under 842, Eastern Michigan battled to a 13-over-par finish, tying for fourth with No. 22 Arizona and No. 26 Southern Methodist University (SMU). The Eagles' total of 877 strokes stands as the sixth-best 54-hole score in Eastern Michigan history, and their second-round 285 tied for the sixth-lowest single-round score in program history.

  • The Eastern Michigan University women's golf team traveled to Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., on March 9-10 to co-host the first-ever GameAbove Golf Invitational.
  • The Eagles will return to action on March 20-22 at the Florida State Match Up in Tallahassee, Fla.

The players

Janae Leovao

Janae Leovao, currently ranked No. 59 collegiately, overcame a difficult opening-round 77 to card back-to-back rounds of 70, securing a tie for 12th place. She finished ahead of 11 players ranked higher than her in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR), including six members of the top 100.

Savannah de Bock

Junior Savannah de Bock also turned in a strong performance, finishing tied for 17th with a 3-over 219 (77-70-72). This was de Bock's fourth top-20 finish of the season, and like Leovao, she bested numerous higher-ranked opponents, including four players in the world's top 100.

Baiyok Sukterm

Baiyok Sukterm followed closely behind, tying for 21st with a 6-over 222, highlighted by a 71 in the second round.

Jasmine Leovao

Jasmine Leovao tied for 27th with an 8-over 224.

Matilde Zocchi

Matilde Zocchi rounded out the scoring lineup in 43rd place.

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What they’re saying

“Twenty-three of the 38 lowest rounds in EMU history have occurred during his two-season tenure.”

— Josh Brewer, Head Coach (easternecho.com)

What’s next

The Eagles will look to continue their success at the upcoming Florida State Match Up in Tallahassee, Fla., on March 20-22.

The takeaway

The Eastern Michigan University women's golf team's historic performance at the inaugural GameAbove Invitational, including breaking multiple program records, solidifies their status as a rising power in collegiate golf and sets the stage for their continued success in the upcoming Florida State Match Up.