WILSON, N.C. – The Savannah State University women's golf team wrapped up competition at the 2026 Barton College Fall Intercollegiate on Tuesday afternoon, finishing sixth overall in the seven-team field at Wilson Country Club.
The Lady Tigers posted a three-round team score of 1,043 (+179), recording rounds of 347 (+59), 339 (+51), and 357 (+69) during the two-day, 54-hole tournament.
Junior
Zell Wilson led Savannah State individually, earning an eighth-place finish with a three-round total of 239 (+23). Wilson opened the tournament with a two-over-par 74 before carding an 85 in Monday's second round. She closed out the tournament with an eight-over-par 80 on Tuesday.
Wilson's opening-round 74 was the lowest individual round recorded by a Savannah State golfer during the tournament. Her top-10 finish highlighted the Lady Tigers' performance against a competitive NCAA Division II field.
Junior
Corynn Rodney finished 26th overall with a three-round score of 266 (+50). Rodney opened with an 82 (+10), followed by an 86 (+14) in the second round, before closing with a 98 (+26) on Tuesday.
Junior
Jenna Wilson finished tied for 27th with a 267 (+51). After opening with a 97 (+25), Wilson made a significant improvement in the second round, shooting an 84 (+12). She completed the tournament with an 86 (+14) in the final round.
Junior
Ziporah Ward placed 31st overall with a three-round total of 274 (+58). Ward posted rounds of 94 (+22), 84 (+12), and 96 (+24). Her second-round 84 matched
Jenna Wilson's score for the Lady Tigers' second-best performance during Monday's afternoon round.
Junior
Morgan Wilkerson rounded out Savannah State's lineup, finishing tied for 34th with a 291 (+75). Wilkerson recorded rounds of 97 (+25), 99 (+27), and 95 (+23), improving by four strokes in Tuesday's final round.
Host Barton College captured the team championship with a three-round score of 942 (+78), finishing 21 strokes ahead of runner-up Mount Olive, which posted a 963 (+99).
Jefferson University finished third at 972 (+108), followed by UNC Pembroke in fourth at 1,005 (+141) and Cedarville University in fifth at 1,016 (+152).
Savannah State finished sixth at 1,043 (+179), while Lees-McRae College rounded out the field in seventh at 1,082 (+218).
Barton College's Terra Schmitt claimed individual medalist honors, finishing with a three-round total of 228 (+12). Schmitt recorded rounds of 80, 75, and 73 to secure the championship.
Jefferson's Brooklyn Millard finished second at 230 (+14), while Barton's Shelby Herbert and Mount Olive's Valentina Agostino tied for third at 231 (+15).
Savannah State's
Zell Wilson finished eighth overall, just five strokes outside the top five.
Savannah State Individual Results
2026 Barton College Fall Intercollegiate
Women's Golf – Final Team Standings October 19–20, 2026 | Wilson Country Club | Wilson, N.C. Par 72 | 54 Holes
| Place |
Team |
R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
Total |
To Par |
| 1 |
Barton College |
322 |
313 |
307 |
942 |
+78 |
| 2 |
University of Mount Olive |
322 |
319 |
322 |
963 |
+99 |
| 3 |
Jefferson University |
324 |
320 |
328 |
972 |
+108 |
| 4 |
UNC Pembroke |
337 |
327 |
341 |
1,005 |
+141 |
| 5 |
Cedarville University |
341 |
338 |
337 |
1,016 |
+152 |
| 6 |
Savannah State University |
347 |
339 |
357 |
1,043 |
+179 |
| 7 |
Lees-McRae College |
369 |
358 |
355 |
1,082 |
+218 |
Savannah State will conclude its 2026 fall schedule on October 26-27 when the Lady Tigers travel to St. Augustine, Florida, to compete in the Flagler College Fall Slam.
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