Monday, October 12
Medinah, Ill.
8 A.M.
UC Irvine
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Illini Women's Invitational
Photo by: Jacob Thompson/UC Irvine Athletics
’Eaters Close Fall Slate at Illini Women’s Invitational
October 09, 2026 | Women's Golf
Illini Women's Invitational
Oct. 12-13
Medinah Golf Club
TEEING OFF
The UC Irvine women's golf team continues its 2026-27 campaign this week, teeing off at the Illini Women's Invitational Oct. 12-13 at Medinah Golf Club in Medinah, Ill. The tournament marks the Anteaters' fourth and final event of the fall slate.
UC Irvine enters the tournament coming off its best finish of the season, placing fourth at the SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational Oct. 5-6 at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. The 'Eaters will look to carry that momentum into the final tournament of the fall.
The Anteaters will face a competitive 15-team field featuring host Illinois, Indiana, Kent State, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Missouri, Maryland, College of Charleston, TCU, Wisconsin, Minnesota, UCF, Iowa and Rice.
LAST OUTING
The Anteaters earned their first top-five team finish of the season last week, placing fourth at the SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. UCI finished at seven-over 871 (292-285-294), opening with a four-over 292 before firing its best round of the tournament, a three-under 285, in the second round. The 'Eaters closed the tournament with a six-over 294 on Tuesday afternoon.
As a team, UCI ranked third in the field in par-5 scoring (4.92), tied for fifth in par-4 scoring (4.15) and tied for seventh in par-3 scoring (3.18). The Anteaters also recorded the second-most pars in the field with 177 and tied for sixth with 36 birdies.
UCI also secured its first two individual top-five finishes of the season, led by Jio Yoo, who placed second at four-under 212. Veronica Man followed closely behind, tying for third at three-under 213.
A LOOK AT THE LINEUP
Jio Yoo returns to the course after leading the 'Eaters in each of their last two tournaments. Yoo recorded the best finish of her young career last week, placing second at four-under 212 (70-70-72) at the SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational. She opened with back-to-back 70s before closing with an even-par 72, tying for second in the field with 13 birdies and adding 33 pars. She also tied for first in par-4 scoring (3.90) and 13th in par-5 scoring (4.83). Yoo previously tied for 34th at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic at two-under 214 (71-71-72). She looks to build on her strong start as she enters the fourth tournament of her collegiate career.
Veronica Man returns to the course after posting the best finish of her season, tying for third at three-under 213 (72-70-71) at the SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational. After opening with an even-par 72, Man closed with rounds of 70 and 71. She tied for first in par-4 scoring (3.90) and third in par-5 scoring (4.75), while recording nine birdies and 39 pars, good for sixth in the field. Man also tied for 49th at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational with a 229 (77-78-74). She looks to build on her strong start as she enters the fourth tournament of her collegiate career.
Zoe Sprecher returns to action after three strong outings to begin her Anteater career. Sprecher tied for 47th at last week's SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational at nine-over 225 (73-76-76) and tied for 51st at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic at one-over 217 (72-73-72). She opened the season with her best finish, tying for 10th at even-par 216 (71-71-74) at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational. Sprecher tied for eighth in the field with 11 birdies and added 32 pars. She looks to build on her strong start as she returns to action this week.
Obi Chan returns to the lineup after tying for 52nd at 10-over 226 (80-69-77) at last week's SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational. After opening with an eight-over 80, Chan bounced back with a career-low three-under 69 in the second round before closing with a 77. She tied for 13th in par-5 scoring (4.83), while recording six birdies and 34 pars. Chan also tied for 93rd at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic at 12-over 228 (75-80-73) and tied for 49th at the season-opening Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational with a 229 (79-75-75), recording seven birdies and 31 pars. She looks to build on her performance this week.
Madeline Lee returns to the lineup this week after competing as an individual in her first two tournaments of the season, including last week's SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational, where she tied for 52nd at 10-over 226 (79-76-71). Competing as an individual, Lee improved each round and closed with a one-under 71. She tied for ninth in par-3 scoring (3.00) while recording five birdies and 36 pars. Lee also tied for 61st at the season-opening Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational with a 232 (78-76-78), adding 31 pars across three rounds. She returns to competition this week.
UP NEXT: The 'Eaters are back in action Feb. 13-15 as they kick of the Spring slate at the Alice & John Wallace Classic in Palm Desert, Calif.
Oct. 12-13
Medinah Golf Club
TEEING OFF
The UC Irvine women's golf team continues its 2026-27 campaign this week, teeing off at the Illini Women's Invitational Oct. 12-13 at Medinah Golf Club in Medinah, Ill. The tournament marks the Anteaters' fourth and final event of the fall slate.
UC Irvine enters the tournament coming off its best finish of the season, placing fourth at the SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational Oct. 5-6 at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. The 'Eaters will look to carry that momentum into the final tournament of the fall.
The Anteaters will face a competitive 15-team field featuring host Illinois, Indiana, Kent State, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Missouri, Maryland, College of Charleston, TCU, Wisconsin, Minnesota, UCF, Iowa and Rice.
LAST OUTING
The Anteaters earned their first top-five team finish of the season last week, placing fourth at the SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. UCI finished at seven-over 871 (292-285-294), opening with a four-over 292 before firing its best round of the tournament, a three-under 285, in the second round. The 'Eaters closed the tournament with a six-over 294 on Tuesday afternoon.
As a team, UCI ranked third in the field in par-5 scoring (4.92), tied for fifth in par-4 scoring (4.15) and tied for seventh in par-3 scoring (3.18). The Anteaters also recorded the second-most pars in the field with 177 and tied for sixth with 36 birdies.
UCI also secured its first two individual top-five finishes of the season, led by Jio Yoo, who placed second at four-under 212. Veronica Man followed closely behind, tying for third at three-under 213.
A LOOK AT THE LINEUP
Jio Yoo returns to the course after leading the 'Eaters in each of their last two tournaments. Yoo recorded the best finish of her young career last week, placing second at four-under 212 (70-70-72) at the SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational. She opened with back-to-back 70s before closing with an even-par 72, tying for second in the field with 13 birdies and adding 33 pars. She also tied for first in par-4 scoring (3.90) and 13th in par-5 scoring (4.83). Yoo previously tied for 34th at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic at two-under 214 (71-71-72). She looks to build on her strong start as she enters the fourth tournament of her collegiate career.
Veronica Man returns to the course after posting the best finish of her season, tying for third at three-under 213 (72-70-71) at the SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational. After opening with an even-par 72, Man closed with rounds of 70 and 71. She tied for first in par-4 scoring (3.90) and third in par-5 scoring (4.75), while recording nine birdies and 39 pars, good for sixth in the field. Man also tied for 49th at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational with a 229 (77-78-74). She looks to build on her strong start as she enters the fourth tournament of her collegiate career.
Zoe Sprecher returns to action after three strong outings to begin her Anteater career. Sprecher tied for 47th at last week's SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational at nine-over 225 (73-76-76) and tied for 51st at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic at one-over 217 (72-73-72). She opened the season with her best finish, tying for 10th at even-par 216 (71-71-74) at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational. Sprecher tied for eighth in the field with 11 birdies and added 32 pars. She looks to build on her strong start as she returns to action this week.
Obi Chan returns to the lineup after tying for 52nd at 10-over 226 (80-69-77) at last week's SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational. After opening with an eight-over 80, Chan bounced back with a career-low three-under 69 in the second round before closing with a 77. She tied for 13th in par-5 scoring (4.83), while recording six birdies and 34 pars. Chan also tied for 93rd at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic at 12-over 228 (75-80-73) and tied for 49th at the season-opening Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational with a 229 (79-75-75), recording seven birdies and 31 pars. She looks to build on her performance this week.
Madeline Lee returns to the lineup this week after competing as an individual in her first two tournaments of the season, including last week's SeattleU Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational, where she tied for 52nd at 10-over 226 (79-76-71). Competing as an individual, Lee improved each round and closed with a one-under 71. She tied for ninth in par-3 scoring (3.00) while recording five birdies and 36 pars. Lee also tied for 61st at the season-opening Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational with a 232 (78-76-78), adding 31 pars across three rounds. She returns to competition this week.
UP NEXT: The 'Eaters are back in action Feb. 13-15 as they kick of the Spring slate at the Alice & John Wallace Classic in Palm Desert, Calif.
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