Women’s Golf: Northwestern finishes 10th at the Big Ten Championships
It was not the weekend Northwestern hoped for, but there were still positives to take away.
Northwestern opened postseason play with a 10th place finish at the Big Ten Championships, competing in an 18-team field that included nine top-50 programs and two ranked in the top-six. The event tested the field from start to finish, offering a clear benchmark as the Wildcats prepare for NCAA regionals. The Wildcats came out sharp in round one, carding a 10-over team score to sit in seventh after 18 holes.
Megan Meng and Lauren E. Lee led the charge with even-par 70s. Meng delivered one of the most electric stretches of the day, recording four consecutive birdies on the front nine to jumpstart her round.
Lee matched the momentum, closing her front side with three birdies over her final five holes to keep Northwestern firmly in contention early. Round two presented a tougher challenge, as scoring conditions tightened and Northwestern posted a 19-over team score. Ashley Yun and Dianna Lee paced the lineup with rounds of 3-over and 4-over.
Yun continued her steady play, notching three birdies, including two on the demanding par-3 11th and 16th holes. Lee matched that total, with her highlight coming on the par-4 13th, which ranked as the second-toughest hole across the tournament. Despite the higher team score, both players provided stability in a round where consistency was difficult to find.