PALM HARBOR, Fla./DALTON, Ga. – The University of Tennessee Southern women's golf team closed out its fall schedule with appearances at The Invite at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Florida, and the Lady Roadrunner Fall Preview in Dalton, Georgia. The Firehawks were highlighted by strong performances from Elsa Myhrinder and Maryssa Phillips as the team competed against some of the NAIA's top programs.
The Invite at Innisbrook
UT Southern faced a talented field at The Invite at Innisbrook, finishing 11th overall with a team score of 957 (317-326-314). The Firehawks saved their best round for last, carding a 314 in the final round.
Elsa Myhrinder paced UT Southern with a tie for 12th place. The sophomore posted rounds of 75, 73, and 78 to finish at 226 (+13), continuing her outstanding fall campaign with another top-15 finish.
Maryssa Phillips followed with a tie for 30th-place finish at 236 (+23), while Savannah Sandlin tied for 45th at 245 (+32). Harper Quick placed 53rd at 250 (+37), and Araya Hughes rounded out the lineup at 281 (+68).
Dalton State captured the team title at 870 (+18), while Southeastern (Fla.) finished second at 880 (+28).
UT Southern Results – The Invite at Innisbrook
T-12. Elsa Myhrinder – 226 (75-73-78)
T-30. Maryssa Phillips – 236 (76-84-76)
T-45. Savannah Sandlin – 245 (79-82-84)
53. Harper Quick – 250 (87-87-76)
61. Araya Hughes – 281 (94-93-94)
Lady Roadrunner Fall Preview
The Firehawks concluded their fall season at the Lady Roadrunner Fall Preview, hosted by Dalton State at Dalton Golf & Country Club, the site of the 2027 NAIA Women's Golf National Championship.
UT Southern finished 14th in one of the strongest fields it faced all season, posting a team score of 971 (325-325-321). The Firehawks improved during the final round with their lowest team score of the tournament, carding a 321.
Senior Maryssa Phillips led UT Southern with a tie for 34th-place finish after posting rounds of 79, 76, and 81 for a 54-hole total of 236 (+20). The reigning SSAC Women's Golfer of the Week produced the Firehawks' lowest round of the tournament with a second-round 76 and led the team for the second consecutive event.
Elsa Myhrinder continued her consistent play throughout the fall, tying for 39th at 237 (+21). Myhrinder carded rounds of 80, 77, and 80 and finished just one stroke behind Phillips.
Harper Quick delivered one of UT Southern's best rounds of the week during the final round, firing a 79 to finish tied for 64th at 249 (+33). Savannah Sandlin also tied for 64th at 249 (+33), while Araya Hughes finished 87th at 279 (+63).
Indiana Wesleyan claimed the team championship with an 889 (+25), followed by SCAD at 911 and Lindsey Wilson at 913.
UT Southern Results – Lady Roadrunner Fall Preview
T-34. Maryssa Phillips – 236 (79-76-81)
T-39. Elsa Myhrinder – 237 (80-77-80)
T-64. Harper Quick – 249 (84-86-79)
T-64. Savannah Sandlin – 249 (82-86-81)
87. Araya Hughes – 279 (99-88-92)
88. Camryn Luthy (Individual) – 282 (98-90-94)
The fall season featured several highlights for the Firehawks, including a team championship at the Firehawk Fall Invitational, SSAC Women's Golfer of the Week honors for Maryssa Phillips, multiple top-15 finishes from Elsa Myhrinder, and continued growth throughout the lineup against nationally competitive fields.
UT Southern will now turn its attention toward the spring season and preparations for the road to the 2027 SSAC Women's Golf Championship and the NAIA National Championship.
