Freshman Kacey Ly follows through on a swing. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
Teams pursue dominance.
But when a squad peaks too early, staying ahead can quickly become a battle to not fall behind.
No. 13 UCLA women’s golf took third place at the Huntington Bank Collegiate tournament at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas.
The Bruins’ worst result of the year took place in front of the cameras.
No. 14 UCLA women’s golf placed seventh with a 19-over 883 at the inaugural GameAbove Invitational in Rolling Hills Estates, California.
Midterms, illness and an unfamiliar course were not enough to weigh the Bruins down.
Then-No. 11 UCLA women’s golf placed third with an 18-over 870 mark at the Alice and John Wallace Classic in Palm Desert, California, overcoming high fevers en route to its second-straight strong finish after a win at the Therese Hession Regional Challenge from Feb.
Capturing a team win after a nearly year-long drought can be a massive confidence booster for a squad.
But remaining focused and building on the momentum from a previous outing is a challenge that truly tests a team’s resolve.
Very few teams can go nearly a year without a win.
But in golf, when tournament fields often include eight or more programs and top-ranked teams dominate week after week, first-place finishes can be hard to come by.
Familiar opponents and a treacherous course lie in waiting.
No. 23 UCLA women’s golf will compete in the Therese Hession Regional Challenge, hosted by Ohio State, from Sunday to Tuesday at Palos Verdes Golf Club.
The Bruins’ winter season entered full swing with a loss to their crosstown rivals.
No. 23 UCLA women’s golf fell to No. 2 USC 3.5-1.5 in the fourth edition of the Battle for LA, evening the series record to 2-2.
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