NCAA Women’s Golf Championship Match Play Quarterfinals Set
The 2025 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship, held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, has shaped up with an exciting match-play lineup. Three teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) have managed to secure their spots in the quarterfinals, showcasing the strength of the conference in this prestigious tournament.
Stanford’s Dominance in Stroke Play
Stanford University delivered a remarkable performance during the stroke play segment of the championship, finishing first with an impressive 27-under par (1125). Notably, they achieved a historic NCAA record with a stunning 18-under (270) in the third round. The squad’s strong showing included Kelly Xu, who tied for third individually at 8-under (280), and Paula Martin Sampedro, who claimed fourth at 7-under (281). Their overall consistency allowed Stanford to enter the match-play quarterfinals as the top seed, winning the stroke play by a substantial margin of 21 shots.
Florida State’s Solid Performance
Florida State University concluded the stroke play in fourth place, finishing at 3-over (1155). Led by the exceptional Mirabel Ting, named the ACC Women’s Golfer of the Year, FSU’s squad saw Ting finish as the runner-up with a score of 10-under (278). Furthermore, Lottie Woad contributed to the team’s efforts by finishing eighth at 5-under (283). Eager to continue their success, Florida State is set to face fifth-seeded USC in the quarterfinals.
Virginia’s Narrow Advancement
The University of Virginia rounded out the quarterfinal bracket, sneaking into match play as the eighth seed after finishing at 15-over (1167), just one stroke ahead of Arizona State. Megan Propeck had a stellar performance in the final round, shooting a 69 (-3) to place fifth overall. This marks UVA’s first entry into match play since 2016, adding another layer of excitement to their upcoming match against Stanford.
Elimination of Wake Forest
Unfortunately for Wake Forest, their championship run concluded prior to the fourth round of stroke play, securing a 20th place finish overall.
Broadcast Information
For fans looking to catch the action, The Golf Channel will be the primary broadcaster of the NCAA Championships. The live coverage schedule is as follows:
- May 20 (Tuesday)
- Live coverage: 6-10 p.m. ET
- Encore coverage: 11 p.m. – 3 a.m. (May 21-22)
- Encore coverage: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (May 22)
- May 21 (Wednesday)
- Live coverage: 6-10 p.m. ET
- Encore coverage: 11 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. (May 22-23)
- Encore coverage: 2:30 – 6 a.m. (May 23)
Quarterfinal Match-Ups
The match-play quarterfinal pairings include:
- #1 Stanford vs. #8 Virginia
- #2 Oregon vs. #7 Texas
- #3 Northwestern vs. #6 Arkansas
- #4 Florida State vs. #5 USC
