LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (Apr. 21, 2026) – The 2026 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Women’s Golf Championship First Round concluded on Tuesday with Quinnipiac University leading the standings.
The Bobcats finished at +11, taking a two-stroke lead over second-place Fairfield University. Reigning McLeod Trophy winner Sophia Fujita paced Quinnipiac at +1, sitting tied for second alongside Fairfield’s Grace Windfelder. Both trail UAlbany’s Thantita Aungsuseewong, who leads the field after firing an even-par round on day one.
After opening with an even-par first hole, Aungsuseewong went on a strong run at one-under over her next five holes. She followed with four straight holes at even par, played the next five at one-over, and closed her round with five consecutive holes at even par.
Windfelder and Fujita remained in close contention. Windfelder opened at one-under through her first six holes, followed with five straight pars, and closed her final seven holes alternating between bogey and par. Fujita started with a par on the opening hole, then found a rhythm over her next 13 holes, mixing birdies and pars. She added another par before finishing her final three holes with three straight bogeys.
After day one, Quinnipiac leads the individual leaderboard with four players in the top 10, while Fairfield sits close behind with three. UAlbany, Siena, Sacred Heart, Manhattan, and Merrimack each have one player in the top 10, highlighted by a six-way tie for seventh place.
Women’s Day 1 Results can be found
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Women’s Round 2 pairings and tee times can be found
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About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena University.
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