BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - The Lynn University women's golf team sits firmly in contention after two rounds of the 2026 Sunshine State Conference Championship, holding second place at +25, just two strokes behind leader Nova Southeastern. The Fighting Knights were powered by consistent play throughout the lineup and a standout performance from Amelia Ruiz Topali, who is tied for the individual lead at +2 following rounds of 74 and 72.
 
INSIDE THE TOURNAMENT:
2026 Sunshine State Conference Championship Tournament (Rounds 1 + 2)
Lynn Ranking: 2nd out of 10 (+25)
Current Team Leader: Nova Southeastern (+23)
Current Individual Leader: Alexandra Remaklus, NSU (+2) / Amelia Ruiz Topali, Lynn (+2)
Course Details: Cabot Citrus Farms - Roost | Brooksville, Fla. | 6,175 yds | Par 72
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Round 1
- Lynn carded a +15 as a team, finishing just one stroke behind leader Nova Southeastern, and in second place overall after the opening round
- The Blue and White leaned on strong top-of-the-lineup play, highlighted by Emilia Koskinen, who fired a 73 (+1) to sit tied for third individually and pace the team
- Amelia Ruiz Topali followed closely, posting a 74 (+2) to give Lynn a second golfer inside the top five and provide key scoring depth
- Leelou Girault added a solid 76 (+4), keeping Lynn firmly in the hunt with three counting scores inside the top 10
- The Fighting Knights showed consistency across the lineup, with all counting scores coming in at +4 or better, helping minimize damage on a challenging par-72 layout
- Lynn stayed within striking distance throughout the day, finishing just one shot behind Nova Southeastern (302) and ahead of Rollins (304) in a tightly packed leaderboard
 
Round 2
- Ruiz Topali led the way for Lynn, delivering the team's low round of the day with an even-par 72, highlighted by a steady front nine (36) and consistent play coming in
- Vanessa Ramirez turned in one of her most complete rounds of the tournament, carding a 73 (+1) with balanced nines of 37 and 36, providing a key boost in the team scoring
- Scarlet Weidig added a 76 (+4), bouncing back on the back nine with a 37 after a tougher opening side
- Girault followed closely with a 77 (+5), contributing another counting score as Lynn worked to stay within striking distance
- Koskinen, who paced Lynn in round one, faced a tougher day but still posted a 79 (+7) to round out the lineup
- With two rounds complete, the Fighting Knights remain in contention heading into the final round, backed by strong play at the top of the lineup and the ability to respond under pressure
 
UP NEXT:
Lynn will gear up for Tuesday's final round of the SSC Championship, paired with tournament leader Nova Southeastern. Tee times are set to begin at 10:40 a.m.