Gonzalez Earns Share Of Lady Thunderbird Invitational Title

From the desk of Nick Seeman/Wyoming Athletics

Cowgirls’ Gonzalez Earns Share of Title to Lead Cowgirls at SUU Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational

First win for a Cowgirl since 2019

ST. GEORGE, Utah (MARCH 9, 2024) – Wyoming’s Jadan Gonzalez claimed a share of the individual trophy after another strong round on day three of the Southern Utah Pizza Hut Lady Thunderbird Invitational on Saturday at Sunbrook Golf Course in St. George, Utah.

Gonzalez shot a 69 (-3) in the final round, which is the sixth-lowest round in Cowgirl history. She finished the weekend at even par with a score of 216. This marked the first event win for the Cowgirls since Cristiana Ciasca won the Hobble Creek Fall Classic in 2019.

“I’m so proud of Jadan on her well-deserved victory. She has made such a positive impact on the program in her short time here,” said UW head coach Josey Stender about Gonzalez. “She played with poise and confidence, which I think propelled her to make so many birdies in the back nine.”

Sophie Spiva capped off the weekend with a strong final round, shooting a 73 (+1). Her day three performance secured her a share of 9th place. Spiva concluded the weekend at 224 (+8) playing as an indy.

Morgan Ryan, who finished tied for 26th, shot a 79 (+7) in the final round and a 230 (+14) on the weekend. Grace Dunkleberger and Kyla Wilde both finished tied for 35th, each shooting 233 (+17) for the weekend. Tomine Bjerkelo shot a 239 (+23) to finish tied for 54th as Samantha Spielman shot a 241 (+25) to finish tied for 58th. 

Boise State secured the team victory with a weekend score of 894 (+30). Weber State claimed second in the team standings at 904 (+40). Utah Valley and Oral Roberts tied for third at 907 (+43) as Stetson finished in fifth at 908 (+44). The Cowgirls closed the weekend seventh in the team standings with a team total of 916 (+52).

Cowgirl Scores

T1 Jadan Gonzalez – 69 (-3) = 216 (E)

T9 Sophie Spiva – 73 (+1) = 224 (+8) *

T26 Morgan Ryan – 79 (+7) = 230 (+14)

T35 Kyla Wilde – 82 (+10) = 233 (+17)

T35 Grace Dunkleberger – 72 (E) = 233 (+17) *

T54 Tomine Bierkelo– 83 (+11) = 239 (+23)

T58 Samantha Spielman – 81 (+9) = 241 (+25)

*Playing as an individual

Top-Five Teams

1 Boise State – 894 (+30)

2 Weber State – 904 (+40)

T3 Utah Valley– 907 (+43)

T3 Oral Roberts – 907 (+43)

5 Stetson – 908 (+44)