LAS CRUCES, NM -- UC Irvine capped the fall season with a third place finish at the Golf Iconic Classic held at the New Mexico State Golf Course.

The Anteaters shot a third round of 296 and ended with a three-day total of 859 (284-279-296). The 54-hole score of 859 ranks third best in the UCI record book. The Anteaters were fourth in birdies (41) and pars (182) and led the tournament field in Par 4 scoring  (4.03, +4) and tied for eighth on Par 5s (-6, 4.90).

Sophomore Katelyn Kong had another Top 10 finish, ending in a tie for eighth place with a score of 213 (67-72-74), She was tied for sixth among all participants with 11 birdies.

Graduate student Jenny Chang was tied for 13^th with a three-round score of 215 (70-70-75), while sophomore Katherine Gerbing was tied for 15^th at 216 (73-69-74). Chang carded nine birdies, while Gerbing was tied for the tournament lead on Par 4s (3.87, -4).

Sophomore HaYoung Lee, who had a career-best 68 on the second round, was tied for 33rd with a total of 219 (74-68-77). Sophomore Alona Avery had the best round of the day for UCI with a one-over 73. She finished in a tie for 70th with a score of 227 (76-78-73).

The Anteaters will take a break and return to action Feb. 9, 2026 at the San Diego State Classic.