CARY, N.C. | The Alabama State University women's golf team earned a third-place finish at the SAS HBCU Invitational, held October 10–12 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina. The Hornets posted a three-round total of 924 (+84) on the 5,843-yard, par-70 layout.
North Carolina A&T claimed the team title with a score of 884 (+44), followed by North Carolina Central in second at 907 (+67). Alabama State finished comfortably in third, 12 shots ahead of fourth-place Texas Southern (925) and well clear of fifth-place Southern (952).
Leading the way for Alabama State was Thayika Kittiyanaruewat, who earned a seventh-place finish with a total of 227 (+17). Kittiyanaruewat rebounded from an opening-round 80 (+10) to post rounds of 73 (+3) and 74 (+4) to secure her top-10 result.
Sophomores Carmen Fletcher and Kierra Williams tied for ninth at 231 (+21). Fletcher opened with rounds of 77 (+7) and 74 (+4) before closing with an 80 (+10), while Williams followed a first-round 81 (+11) with consistent 75s (+5) over the final two rounds.
Yaiza Fernandez finished tied for 15th with a 235 (+25), highlighted by a second-round 76 (+6). Lindsey Christiana Marcellus rounded out the Hornet lineup in 25th place, shooting 250 (+40).
Team Results
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North Carolina A&T – 884 (+44)
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North Carolina Central – 907 (+67)
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Alabama State – 924 (+84)
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Texas Southern – 925 (+85)
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Southern – 952 (+112)
Alabama State Individual Results
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Thayika Kittiyanaruewat – 227 (+17) [80–73–74]
T9. Carmen Fletcher – 231 (+21) [77–74–80]
T9. Kierra Williams – 231 (+21) [81–75–75]
T15. Yaiza Fernandez – 235 (+25) [78–76–81]
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Lindsey Christiana Marcellus – 250 (+40) [81–82–87]
