PALM DESERT, Calif.-- George Fox women's golf finished Sunday at the National Fall Preview with a team score of 626 (+50), working out the kinks in a field full of nationally ranked teams. 

Top Performers
Sophomore Katelyn Lam led the way for the Bruins, carding a 75 (+3) in the final round. Lam notched birdies on holes seven, eight, and 16, securing a 36th-place individual finish with a total score of 152 (+8). Ashlyn Johnson followed closely, posting a round total of 74 (+2) — the lowest of the day for Fox — and matching Lam with three birdies of her own. Johnson concluded the event in 53rd place with her total of 156 (+12).

Samara D'Silva contributed a strong round on Sunday, birdieing holes one, 10, and 16 en route to a 75 (+3) and a finish of 66th. Abbey Matelski wrapped up the weekend with an 81 (+9), highlighted by a birdie on the par-4 4th hole. She finished in 73rd place overall.

Reyna Naranjo tallied an 83 (+11) on the final day, picking up a birdie along the way. Competing as an individual, Sophia Itziar Ayesa closed out the Bruins' scoring with a 79 (+7), buoyed by a birdie on the 15th hole. Naranjo finished 79th and Itziar Ayesa 68th, respectively.

As a team, George Fox posted a combined score of 929 (+65), finishing 13th in a stacked field of elite competition. Carnegie Mellon ran away from the competition with their team score of 560 (-16), with the Tartans' Emma Wong finishing as the medalist.

Coach's Thoughts
"We are a work in progress, but we showed progress today," Bruin head coach MaryJo McCloskey said, "After a tough first round, the team battled back, learned from the Bermuda greens, and where to leave it with approaches into the greens. We proved our grit and determination. I'm excited for what's ahead as we learn and grow."

What's Next
The Bruins return to action on September 22, heading to DuPont, Washington, to compete in the Saint Martin's Invitational, where they'll face off against a slate of NCAA Division II opponents.