University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
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French Broad Collegiate Invitational
10.27.2026 | Women's Golf
ARDEN, N.C. – The UNC Asheville women's golf team concluded its fall season on Tuesday with an eighth-place finish at its home tournament, the French Broad Collegiate Invitational, held at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove.
The Bulldogs saved their best round for last, firing a final-round 295 (+11) to finish the 54-hole tournament with a combined score of 916 (+64). Asheville improved by 18 strokes from Monday's second round and recorded the fourth-lowest team score in Tuesday's final round.
Breanna Hoese led the Bulldogs individually, finishing tied for ninth with a three-round total of 223 (+10). Hoese carded rounds of 74, 77 and 72, closing the tournament with a one-over-par performance on Tuesday to secure a top-10 finish.
With her performance, Hoese became the inaugural recipient of the Solmson Cup, a new award introduced at this year's French Broad Collegiate Invitational. The Solmson Cup will be presented annually to the UNC Asheville women's golfer who records the lowest individual score at the tournament. The award honors Karen Solmson and recognizes her dedication and commitment to the UNC Asheville women's golf program.
Jordyn Arts followed with a strong final-round performance, carding Asheville's lowest round of the tournament with a one-under-par 70. Arts improved by eight strokes from each of her first two rounds to finish tied for 20th at 226 (+13).
Praelyn Jirasaraikul also improved in the final round, shooting a 76 (+5) to finish 43rd with a 236 (+23). Carly Sherman finished 48th at 240 (+27), closing with a 77, while Ella Moynihan rounded out Asheville's lineup in 54th at 248 (+35).
Competing as individuals, Sydney Craven finished 56th with a 257 (+44), while Kate Bennett recorded rounds of 86 and 85 before being unable to complete the final round.
Maryland claimed the team title with a three-round score of 862 (+10).
Asheville Individual Results
- T9 – Breanna Hoese: 74-77-72 = 223 (+10)
- T20 – Jordyn Arts: 78-78-70 = 226 (+13)
- 43 – Praelyn Jirasaraikul: 80-80-76 = 236 (+23)
- 48 – Carly Sherman: 85-78-77 = 240 (+27)
- 54 – Ella Moynihan: 76-84-88 = 248 (+35)
- 56 – Sydney Craven (Individual): 85-87-85 = 257 (+44)
- Kate Bennett (Individual): 86-85-DNF
Team Finish: 8th of 11 | 308-313-295 = 916 (+64)
The Bulldogs are back in action March 15-16 in the Low Country Intercollegiate on Hilton Head Island.
For full results from the FBCI, click here.
