Chattanooga Mocs Take 10th in French Broad Collegiate
The women's golf team sits in 10th place after the opening round at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Golf
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The Chattanooga Mocs finished the first 18 holes of the French Broad Collegiate with a team score of 310. Tournament officials suspended the second round due to unspecified conditions, leaving the field to finish play the following morning.
Why it matters
Performance in the opening rounds of the French Broad Collegiate sets the foundation for the final standings in this 36-hole tournament. Players and teams must navigate the remainder of the course at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove to determine the final leaderboard.
The Chattanooga Mocs recorded a team score of 310, anchored by individual scores of 75 from Rugile Pauliukonyte and 77 from Claire Roberts. Elizabeth Jang and Maggie Carlson contributed scores of 78 and 80, respectively, while Bella Bugg withdrew during the first round.
The players
Chattanooga Mocs
This is the collegiate women's golf team representing the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Rugile Pauliukonyte
She is a member of the Chattanooga Mocs women's golf team who finished the first round with a score of 75.
Claire Roberts
She is a student-athlete competing for the Chattanooga Mocs who shot a 77 in the opening round.
Elizabeth Jang
She is a golfer for the Chattanooga Mocs who recorded an individual score of 78 during the first round.
Maggie Carlson
She is a team member for the Chattanooga Mocs who posted an 80 in the first round of the tournament.
The details
The tournament format requires participants to play 36 holes over two rounds, with team totals calculated by combining individual scores. The team must now look to complete the remaining holes and the final 18-hole round.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: The team completed the first 18 holes.
October 27, 2026: The remaining holes and final round are scheduled to be played.
Season Trajectory
This tournament serves as a critical test of the team's consistency early in the season, impacting their standing in regional and national rankings. Success at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove is essential for building momentum as the squad heads into the remainder of the competitive schedule.
The team must rebound in the final round to improve their 10th-place standing after Bella Bugg's early withdrawal forced the team to rely solely on the scores of the remaining players. The final 18 holes at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove will decide if the Mocs can climb the leaderboard.
The takeaway
The team faces a challenging finish as they look to overcome the suspension of play and complete their remaining holes. Maintaining focus during the final round will be the key to moving up from their current position in the standings.
Further reading
For more information on team performance, visit the Golf section.
More information
View the complete women's golf team schedule on the team's official site.
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