UCO's Estela Castillo Shines at Southern Invite

Junior golfer sits in 6th place after first day of tournament

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Central Oklahoma junior Estela Castillo shot a 1-under 71 in the second round of the Southern Invite on Monday, moving her up the leaderboard and into 6th place heading into the final round on Tuesday.

Why it matters

Castillo's strong performance at the Southern Invite is an important early-season result for the UCO women's golf team, as they look to build momentum and compete for a conference championship this spring.

The details

Castillo carded a 1-under 71 in the second round of the tournament, which was held in Spring, Texas. Her solid round helped her climb the leaderboard and put her in 6th place overall with one round remaining.

  • The Southern Invite took place on February 17, 2026.
  • Castillo's 1-under 71 came in the second round of the tournament on Monday.

The players

Estela Castillo

A junior on the Central Oklahoma women's golf team.

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The athletic department and sports teams of the University of Central Oklahoma.

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What’s next

Castillo and the UCO women's golf team will look to build on her strong first-day performance and make a push for the tournament title in Tuesday's final round.

The takeaway

Estela Castillo's 1-under 71 on the opening day of the Southern Invite demonstrates the talent and potential of the UCO women's golf team as they aim to compete for a conference championship this spring.