LC State Women's Golf Earns Highest Ranking Since 2014

Warriors move up to No. 18 in NAIA Coaches Poll after strong showing at Roadrunner Spring Invitational.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's golf tournament, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the dynamic action and competition of the event.The LC State women's golf team's strong performance at a national tournament showcases their growing competitiveness and the program's upward trajectory.Kansas City Today

The LC State women's golf team has moved up one spot to No. 18 in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll, their highest ranking since 2014. The Warriors had a standout performance at the Roadrunner Spring Invitational in Dalton, Georgia, finishing seventh in a highly competitive field and defeating several ranked opponents in the process.

Why it matters

This ranking represents significant progress for the LC State women's golf program, which has been steadily improving over the past several seasons. The team's ability to compete with and defeat higher-ranked opponents demonstrates their growing competitiveness at the national level.

The details

At the Roadrunner Spring Invitational, the Warriors were led by Giulia Belfontali, who tied for seventh place individually. LC State finished ahead of then-No. 9 Indiana Wesleyan and No. 18 Rocky Mountain (Mont.), and were just two strokes behind No. 8 Loyola (La.).

  • The Warriors' new ranking of No. 18 is their highest since 2014.
  • The Roadrunner Spring Invitational was the final tournament of the regular season for LC State.

The players

Giulia Belfontali

A standout player for the LC State women's golf team, Belfontali tied for seventh place individually at the Roadrunner Spring Invitational.

LC State Women's Golf

The women's golf team at Lewis-Clark State College, which has moved up to No. 18 in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll, their highest ranking since 2014.

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What they’re saying

“This ranking represents significant progress for the LC State women's golf program, which has been steadily improving over the past several seasons.”

— LC State Women's Golf

What’s next

The Warriors will look to build on their strong regular season performance as they prepare for the NAIA National Championship tournament, which is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The LC State women's golf team has proven their ability to compete at the highest level of NAIA competition, and their No. 18 ranking is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff. This achievement sets the stage for the Warriors to make a deep run in the upcoming national championship tournament.