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University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
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Diamante Intercollegiate
Jirasaraikul's Strong Opening Round Highlights Bulldogs' Performance at Diamante Invitational
10.20.2026 | Women's Golf
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. – Freshman Praelyn Jirasaraikul opened the Diamante Invitational with an impressive four-under-par 68 to lead the UNC Asheville women's golf team, as the Bulldogs concluded the three-day tournament on Tuesday (Oct. 20) at Diamante Country Club.
Asheville got off to a strong start in Sunday's opening round, posting a team score of 288 (E) to sit tied for seventh in the 20-team field. Jirasaraikul led the charge with a four-under 68, placing her tied for second individually following the first 18 holes. Her opening round featured six birdies, including four on the back nine, where she carded a four-under 32.
Jordyn Arts also delivered a strong opening performance, shooting an even-par 72 to sit tied for 28th after the first round. Breanna Hoese and Carly Sherman each followed with two-over-par 74s, while Ella Moynihan rounded out the Bulldogs' lineup with a four-over 76.
Following their strong opening round, the Bulldogs finished the tournament in 16th place with a three-round total of 895 (+31), posting rounds of 288, 305 and 302.
Jirasaraikul finished as Asheville's top individual, tying for 31st with a three-round total of 219 (+3). After her opening-round 68, the freshman carded rounds of 76 and 75 to close out the tournament. She also finished tied for third in the field with 13 birdies across the three rounds.
Arts followed in a tie for 53rd at six-over-par 222, recording rounds of 72, 77 and 73. Hoese finished tied for 60th at seven-over-par 223 (74-75-74), while Moynihan tied for 95th at 17-over-par 233 (76-77-80). Sherman rounded out Asheville's lineup in a tie for 102nd at 21-over-par 237 (74-78-85).
Sam Houston captured the team title at 15-under-par 849, followed by California Baptist (-7) and Central Arkansas (-3).
For full results, click here.
The Bulldogs will conclude their fall schedule next Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 26-27, at their home invitational, the French Broad Collegiate Invitational, hosted at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove.
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