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Tuesday, October 13
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Illini Invitational
Mesones Earns First Collegiate Win at Illini Invitational
10/13/2026 3:42:00 PM | Women's Golf
MEDINAH, Ill. – Senior Luisamariana Mesones led the Maroon and Gold after carding a 2-under-par 70 in the third round to secure her first collegiate win. The Gopher women's golf team finished the third and final round of the Illini Invitational tied for 13th place Tuesday. The Minnesota team carded a total team score of 284-295-302–881 (+17) at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill.
Mesones recorded her lowest tournament score (201) and tournament score to par (-15) of her career. She led the field with 19 birdies over three rounds, finishing two shots ahead of Illinois' Sofia Vargas.
"So happy for her," said head coach Matt Higgins. "She's come close a few times so to finally break through is a big thing for her. She has worked super hard and I couldn't be more proud of her."
The Gopher women's golf team finished the third and final round of the Illini Invitational tied for 13th place Tuesday. The Minnesota team carded a total team score of 284-295-302–881 (+17) at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill.
Indiana secured the team victory behind a final score of 840 (-24), a one shot margin over second-place Ole Miss.
Notable:
Freshman Rose Solberg moved up 12 spots on the leaderboard to close out the tournament tied for 68th place (224). She carded a 2-under-par 70 in the third round, her lowest score of her collegiate career.
Emree Cameron shot an 80 (+8) in the third round after making par 10 times. The sophomore ended the three-day competition in 77th place (228).
Sophomore Lauryn Finley wrapped up the tournament tied for 68th place alongside her teammate after shooting an 82 in the third round. Finley totalled an event score of 226 with six birdies through competition.
Regan Dusenbery placed 83rd overall (246) after securing two birdies during the tournament.
Looking Ahead:
The Gophers have wrapped up their fall slate of competition and will return to action for the start of their spring season, January 31-February 2. Minnesota will begin its spring campaign at the Cocotal Golf and Country Club in Punta Cana, D.R., for a three-day event, The Dominican Republic Classic.
Mesones recorded her lowest tournament score (201) and tournament score to par (-15) of her career. She led the field with 19 birdies over three rounds, finishing two shots ahead of Illinois' Sofia Vargas.
"So happy for her," said head coach Matt Higgins. "She's come close a few times so to finally break through is a big thing for her. She has worked super hard and I couldn't be more proud of her."
The Gopher women's golf team finished the third and final round of the Illini Invitational tied for 13th place Tuesday. The Minnesota team carded a total team score of 284-295-302–881 (+17) at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill.
Indiana secured the team victory behind a final score of 840 (-24), a one shot margin over second-place Ole Miss.
Notable:
Freshman Rose Solberg moved up 12 spots on the leaderboard to close out the tournament tied for 68th place (224). She carded a 2-under-par 70 in the third round, her lowest score of her collegiate career.
Emree Cameron shot an 80 (+8) in the third round after making par 10 times. The sophomore ended the three-day competition in 77th place (228).
Sophomore Lauryn Finley wrapped up the tournament tied for 68th place alongside her teammate after shooting an 82 in the third round. Finley totalled an event score of 226 with six birdies through competition.
Regan Dusenbery placed 83rd overall (246) after securing two birdies during the tournament.
Looking Ahead:
The Gophers have wrapped up their fall slate of competition and will return to action for the start of their spring season, January 31-February 2. Minnesota will begin its spring campaign at the Cocotal Golf and Country Club in Punta Cana, D.R., for a three-day event, The Dominican Republic Classic.
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