Maelynn Kim Leads Cougars at Chevron Collegiate

University of Houston Women's Golf team sits in 12th place after two rounds

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The University of Houston Women's Golf team is currently in 12th place after the first two rounds of the three-round Chevron Collegiate tournament at the Golf Club of Houston. Junior Maelynn Kim paced the Cougars with a one-under 144 score, including a two-under 70 in the first round. As a team, Houston sank 35 birdies, with senior Alexa Saldana recording an eagle in the first round.

Why it matters

The Chevron Collegiate is an important tournament for the University of Houston Women's Golf team as they continue their season and prepare for postseason play. A strong performance here could help boost the team's confidence and standing heading into their next events.

The details

Maelynn Kim led the Cougars with a one-under 144 score over the 36 holes, including four total birdies. As a team, Houston sank 35 birdies, with senior Alexa Saldana recording an eagle on Hole 4 in the first round. Senior Moa Svedenskiold finished the 36 holes at even par, thanks to five birdies in the second round. Freshman Ellen Yates also had a strong second round, recording five birdies to finish one-over par.

  • The Chevron Collegiate tournament is being held on February 24-25, 2026 at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas.

The players

Maelynn Kim

A junior on the University of Houston Women's Golf team who led the Cougars with a one-under 144 score over the first two rounds of the Chevron Collegiate.

Alexa Saldana

A senior on the University of Houston Women's Golf team who recorded an eagle on Hole 4 in the first round of the Chevron Collegiate.

Moa Svedenskiold

A senior on the University of Houston Women's Golf team who finished the 36 holes at even par, thanks to five birdies in the second round.

Ellen Yates

A freshman on the University of Houston Women's Golf team who recorded five birdies in the second round to finish one-over par.

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What’s next

The Cougars will compete in the final round of the Chevron Collegiate on Tuesday, February 25th, with tee times beginning at 8 a.m. Following this event, the team will head to Las Vegas for the Lady Luck Invitational on March 2-3, and then to Tucson, Arizona for the MountainView Collegiate on March 20-22.

The takeaway

The University of Houston Women's Golf team is showing promise at the Chevron Collegiate, with several players turning in strong individual performances. A solid finish in this tournament could provide momentum as the Cougars continue their season and prepare for postseason play.