BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Chico State women's golf team finished fifth at the WWU Women's Invitational, posting rounds of 315 and 329 for a two-round total of 644 at Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Gabriella Fanucchi led the Wildcats with a top-10 individual finish, tying for seventh at 11-over 155.
Fanucchi opened the tournament with a 5-over 77 before closing with a 6-over 78 in the second round. She ranked among the top 10 players in the field in par-4 scoring, helping her secure a top-10 individual finish.
Ariana Blagrove tied for 18th at 17-over 161, recording rounds of 78 and 83. Emilee Canepa followed in 26th place at 19-over 163, posting rounds of 81 and 82. Canepa also ranked among the top 10 players in the field in par-5 scoring, playing those holes at just 1-over across both rounds.
Sophia Magaña finished 31st, while Sienna Garcia rounded out the Wildcats' lineup in 39th place.
Simon Fraser claimed the team title, while UBC Okanagan's Julia Carew captured the individual championship at 2-under par.
The Wildcats will return to competition on October 26 at Stonebrae Country Club in Hayward for their final event of the fall season.