UTEP Women's Golf Team Sets Single-Round Record

The Miners opened The Clash at Boulder Creek with an 11-under-par 277, establishing a new program record.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Golf

UTEP Women's Golf Team Sets Single-Round Record

The UTEP women's golf team shot an 11-under-par 277 during the first round of The Clash at Boulder Creek. This performance marks a new program record for the lowest single-round team score, surpassing the previous record of 8-under-par.

Why it matters

The record-setting performance places UTEP in fourth position after the first 18 holes of play. This historic start establishes a strong foundation for the team as they head into the next phase of the tournament.

Nichapas Thawinwan led the team with a 6-under-par 66, while Amelia Fridlund and Blanca Yrizar both recorded scores of 3-under-par 69. The tournament is held on a par 72 course measuring 6,429 yards.

The players

UTEP women's golf team

The Miners represent the University of Texas at El Paso in collegiate golf competitions.

Nichapas Thawinwan

She is a member of the UTEP women's golf team who led the squad with a 6-under-par 66 in the opening round.

The details

The team performance was highlighted by Nichapas Thawinwan recording seven birdies during her opening round. Currently, Kansas leads the field at 21-under-par 267, followed by Boise State at 18-under-par 270.

Sunday, October 25, 2026: The UTEP women's golf team set their program record in round one.
Monday, October 26, 2026: The second round of the tournament takes place.

Volleyball
Oct. 21
El Dorado Sweeps Bel Air in Volleyball
Football
Oct. 24
Pebble Hills Dominates Coronado in District Match
Soccer
Oct. 21
Locomotive to Host New Mexico for Top Seed

Season Trajectory

This record-breaking start at The Clash at Boulder Creek elevates the competitive profile of the UTEP women's golf team this season. The performance signals an upward trend for the squad's standing within their regional conference and tournament circuit.

The record-setting round secures the team a top-five position heading into the second day of play. Maintaining this pace will be critical for UTEP to challenge tournament leaders Kansas and Boise State on the leaderboard.

The takeaway

Record-breaking individual and team performances early in a tournament can build significant momentum for the remainder of a season. Consistency in performance during the subsequent rounds will be the key test for the squad's long-term success.