UNCW's Faieta Shines at Clemson Invitational

Freshman golfer posts one-under 215 to lead Seahawks to ninth-place team finish.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:34pm

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UNCW women's golf freshman Faieta carded a one-under 215 tournament score to earn a share of 12th place at the Clemson Invitational at The Reserve at Lake Keowee. The Seahawks finished tied for ninth in the 16-team field, along with No. 18 Ole Miss, after posting a 286-296-299=881 team score.

Why it matters

This strong individual and team performance at a high-profile collegiate golf tournament is an encouraging sign for the UNCW women's golf program, which is looking to build on its recent success and establish itself as a consistent contender in the Colonial Athletic Association and beyond.

The details

Faieta led the Seahawks with eight birdies and a two-under 70 second-round score on Saturday. No. 4 Florida edged No. 8 Arkansas by a single stroke for the team title, while the Razorbacks' Maria Jose Marin and Vanderbilt's Lynn Lim finished atop the 88-player individual leaderboard.

  • The Clemson Invitational took place on March 26-28, 2026.
  • UNCW will resume its season at the North Carolina Challenge Cup on April 4, 2026.

The players

Faieta

A UNCW women's golf freshman who posted a one-under 215 tournament score to earn a share of 12th place at the Clemson Invitational.

Maria Jose Marin

The Arkansas women's golfer who finished atop the 88-player individual leaderboard at the Clemson Invitational.

Lynn Lim

The Vanderbilt women's golfer who finished atop the 88-player individual leaderboard at the Clemson Invitational.

UNCW

The University of North Carolina Wilmington women's golf team, which finished tied for ninth in the 16-team Clemson Invitational field.

Ole Miss

The University of Mississippi women's golf team, which also finished tied for ninth in the 16-team Clemson Invitational field.

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What’s next

UNCW will look to build on its strong performance at the Clemson Invitational when it resumes its season at the North Carolina Challenge Cup on April 4, 2026.

The takeaway

UNCW's women's golf team, led by standout freshman Faieta, demonstrated its potential as a rising program with a top-10 finish at the prestigious Clemson Invitational. This performance should give the Seahawks confidence and momentum as they prepare for the remainder of their season and postseason play.