MADISON, Wis. – September 10, 2024 – Leonor Medeiros finished in second at the 2024 Badger Invitational and South Florida women’s golf placed 13th overall, in the Bull’s first competition of the season in Madison, Wisconsin.
In the opening round, Medeiros finished 74 (+2) and had three birdies to lead the way for the Bulls. Cherry Marley (individual) carded a 77 (5+) and collected four birdies in her first 18.
On day two, Medeiros secured four birdies and an eagle on 16 to shoot 70 (–2) in the second session to place her third on the individual leaderboard. Valentina Bosselmann improved on her first day by eight strokes at 76 (+4).
On the final afternoon, Medeiros finished second in the tournament overall with a 69 (–3) and posted five birdies to her final card. Medeiros ended the event as the only Bull to shoot under Par, doing so in back-to-back rounds.
COACH NEWELL SAID
“Leo was the ultimate competitor this week and battled through windy conditions to have the best finish of her collegiate career. She continuously gave herself great opportunities while remaining tough and was an excellent leader for our team this week. She plays with all her heart and embodies what it means to be a Bull.”
ABOUT USF WOMEN’S GOLF
Tampa native AJ Newell, a former LPGA Tour Player and NCAA All-American, was named head coach of USF women’s golf by Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly on June 3, 2024.
Newell will look over leadership of the Bulls’ program following a successful three-year stint as assistant coach at the University of Michigan, where she helped lead the Wolverines to three-straight NCAA Regional appearances, a 2022 Big Ten title, and the 2022 NCAA Championship Finals.
In the record-setting 2023-24 campaign, the Bulls won three times and finished in the top four in nine of 10 events. The three wins are the most in a season since four 2011-12. USF finished third in the American Athletic Conference Championship, which equals the best finish in the tournament in program history. In 2022-23 and 2023-24, the Bulls played in back-to-back NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2001-02. Senior standout Melanie Green, the AAC Conference Player of the Year in 2023-24, an all-conference performer in each of her four seasons, was named to the WGCA 2023-24 Division I All-American second team. Green qualified for the 2022 NCAA Regional as an individual and was named a 2023 All-American Honorable Mention. Green and the Bulls reached the NCAA Regional as a team in 2023, marking the program’s first postseason appearance in 11 years. Follow @USFWGolf on Twitter for the latest information concerning the program.
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