Memphis Women's Golf Team Heads to Great River Cup

Tigers set to compete in 54-hole event in Gulfport, Mississippi

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

The University of Memphis women's golf team is set to compete in the Great River Cup, a 54-hole tournament hosted by UL Monroe and Southern Miss at Windance Country Club in Gulfport, Mississippi. The event will feature eight teams and include two rounds of match play on Monday followed by a final round on Tuesday.

Why it matters

This tournament provides an opportunity for the Memphis women's golf team to continue building momentum in the spring season after a 14th-place finish at their last event. The Great River Cup will test the Tigers' skills against a competitive field as they look to improve their standing.

The details

Memphis will tee off at 8 a.m. on Monday against Central Arkansas for the first round, with the second round following at 1 p.m. The final round on Tuesday will begin at 8 a.m. The eight-team field includes Memphis, ULM, Southern Miss, Arkansas State, Central Arkansas, James Madison, Little Rock and Missouri State.

  • The tournament will be held on February 16-17, 2026.
  • The first round will take place on Monday, February 16 at 8 a.m.
  • The second round will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 16.
  • The final round is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17 at 8 a.m.

The players

Malia Cottriel

Led the Tigers at the Advance Golf Partners Collegiate with a 34th-place finish.

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The takeaway

The Great River Cup provides the Memphis women's golf team an opportunity to compete against a strong field and build on their previous tournament performance as they look to make strides in the spring season.