LC State Women's Golf Takes Seventh at Roadrunner Spring Invite

Sophomore Giulia Belfontali leads Warriors with top-20 individual finish

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:30pm

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The No. 19 LC State Women's Golf team finished seventh overall at the Roadrunner Spring Invitational in Cohutta, Georgia, improving one spot in the final round. Sophomore Giulia Belfontali had the best round by a Warrior, firing a 1-over 73 to tie for 17th place individually in the 89-player field.

Why it matters

This tournament featured many highly-ranked NAIA women's golf programs, so a top-7 finish is a strong result for the Warriors as they prepare for the postseason. LC State was able to move ahead of two teams ranked above them heading into the event.

The details

As a team, LC State shot a 23-over 311 in the final round to climb past No. 9 Indiana Wesleyan and No. 18 Rocky Mountain (Mont.). Belfontali's 1-over 73 was the best individual round by a Warrior, helping her jump 20 spots on the leaderboard. Sophomore Jane Barry and junior Isabella Barquet also had strong final rounds to finish in the top 30 individually.

  • The Roadrunner Spring Invitational took place on April 1, 2026.
  • LC State will conclude the regular season at the Tournament of Knights, a Cascade Conference event, on April 13-14, 2026.

The players

Giulia Belfontali

A sophomore on the LC State women's golf team who had the best individual round for the Warriors at the Roadrunner Spring Invitational, firing a 1-over 73 to tie for 17th place.

Jane Barry

A sophomore on the LC State women's golf team who moved up three spots in the final round to finish 28th overall.

Isabella Barquet

A junior on the LC State women's golf team who improved eight spots in the final round to tie for 29th place.

Zach Anderson

The head coach of the LC State women's golf team.

Taylor Mire

A golfer on the LC State women's golf team who finished in a tie for 46th place.

Dallis Shockey

A senior on the LC State women's golf team who finished in a tie for 59th place.

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What they’re saying

“Solid finish today for the women. In a tournament with this many good teams, every shot means so much in the ranking points awarded. Proud of the fight they showed. Although it wasn't perfect, this tournament was a success. Thankful for this group and excited to see where we go from here with postseason on the horizon.”

— Zach Anderson, Head Coach

What’s next

LC State will conclude the regular season at the Tournament of Knights, a Cascade Conference tournament hosted by Warner Pacific (Ore.), on April 13-14, 2026.

The takeaway

This top-7 finish against many highly-ranked NAIA programs is a strong result for the LC State women's golf team as they prepare for the postseason. The Warriors were able to move up the leaderboard on the final day, showcasing their resilience and competitiveness in a stacked field.