October 17, 2025

North Florida Women’s Golf Team Competes at Evie Odom Invitational

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October 17, 2025
8:30 am
Virginia Beach

News Summary

The North Florida Women’s Golf team began the Evie Odom Invitational at the Princess Anne Country Club, ranking 6th after the first round with a score of 12-over par. Junior Mohea Mansbendel took 5th place individually, followed by Kaitlyn Schroeder in 9th. With six birdies from top players, the team aims to improve in the next round. The tournament features 12 teams including Georgia and Coastal Carolina, who lead the competition. The event showcases regional and national talent in women’s collegiate golf.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

The North Florida Women’s Golf team had a solid start at the Evie Odom Invitational, which kicked off on October 16, 2025, at the Princess Anne Country Club. The team stands in 6th place after the first round, posting a total score of 12-over par (280).

In individual performances, junior Mohea Mansbendel is currently tied for 5th place with an impressive score of even par (E) 70. Meanwhile, redshirt junior Kaitlyn Schroeder finished tied for 9th place with a score of 1-over par (71). Another junior, Brianna Castaldi, concluded the round in 24th place at 3-over par (73).

The team’s overall performance included a total of six birdies from their top three players, showcasing their strong play on the course. Despite their current ranking, Texas still has the potential to improve as they move into the second round of play.

Current Standings

After the first round, Georgia leads the tournament with a score of 5-over par, followed closely by Coastal Carolina at 9-over par and James Madison with 10-over par. Other competitors in the field include:

South Alabama: 11-over
Maryland: 11-over
Penn State: 14-over
Colorado State: 14-over
UNC Greensboro: 17-over
Furman: 20-over
Richmond: 22-over
Old Dominion: 34-over

Individual Performances

Several other players from the North Florida team also participated in the event. Helen Zhou finished tied for 56th place with a score of 8-over par (78), while Ava Cottis ended the round in 65th place at 10-over par (80). These performances, while not as strong as their teammates, contribute to the overall team dynamic.

Course Details

The venue for the Evie Odom Invitational, Princess Anne Country Club, features a par of 70 and spans 5,824 yards. The course is known to challenge players with its layout and is set amidst a scenic backdrop.

Next Steps

The North Florida Women’s Golf team will continue their participation in the Evie Odom Invitational with the second round scheduled for October 17, 2025. As they look to improve their standings, team members aim to enhance their performance and climb the leaderboard.

This tournament brings together a total of 12 teams, showcasing not only regional competitors but also national contenders in women’s collegiate golf. The performance of the North Florida team will be closely monitored as they aspire to advance in this highly competitive event.