Bradley Women’s Golf Set for Diane Thomason Invitational in Iowa City
Bradley University’s women’s golf team is gearing up for its first participation in the Diane Thomason Invitational in a decade, which will take place on September 29-30, 2025. This tournament will be hosted at the Finkbine Golf Course located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Event Details
DIANE THOMASON INVITATIONAL
- Location: Finkbine Golf Course, Iowa City, Iowa
- Date: September 29-30, 2025
- Live Scoring: Scoreboard Live
- Participating Teams: The tournament will feature a 16-team field that includes the host team Iowa, along with Montana State, Creighton, Southern Mississippi, Missouri State, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, Bowling Green, Western Michigan, St. Thomas, Drake, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, Omaha, and South Dakota.
Tournament Schedule
The competition will commence on September 29, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. on the par-72 course. Teams are scheduled to play 36 holes in the opening day. The final 18 holes will take place on September 30, also starting at 8:30 a.m.
Bradley’s Lineup
The Braves will compete with the following lineup:
- Caroline McConnell
- Jillian Cosler
- Alyssa Mixon
- Allison Pacocha
- Brooke Deebs
Historical Context
The last time Bradley participated in the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course was on September 12-13, 2015. During that event, Danielle Lemek led the Braves, securing a tie for 13th place with a total score of 12-over-par 228, while the team finished in a tie for 10th overall.
Recent Performance
Bradley is entering this tournament following a strong showing at the Badger Invitational held from September 14-16 in Madison, Wisconsin. The team finished in fourth place, achieving the second-lowest tournament score in the program’s history with a total of 875 (289-289-297) over 54 holes. Caroline McConnell excelled, finishing tied for third—marking her second consecutive top-three finish of the season. She also recorded a career-low round of 68 in the first round and totaled 209 for the tournament, earning her second MVC Golfer of the Week honor for the season.
Upcoming Competitions
After the Diane Thomason Invitational, Bradley will return home to host the Coyote Creek Classic on October 5-6 at Coyote Creek Golf Club, situated just outside Bartonville, Illinois.
