Bobcats Claim Second Straight MAAC Tournament Title

Thursday, April 23

Lake Buena Vista, FL

10:15 AM

Quinnipiac University

MAAC Tournament

Women's Golf Wins 2026 MAAC Golf Championship (April 23rd in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.)

Photo by: Patrick Kraemer

Bobcats Claim Second Straight MAAC Tournament Title

4/23/2026 9:05:00 PM | Women's Golf

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – The Quinnipiac women's golf program claimed its second straight MAAC title and seventh overall after shooting a tournament total of 885 (+21). The Bobcats finished three strokes ahead of second-place Fairfield (888, +24).

Sophia Fujita claimed her second straight McLeod Trophy, dominating the field with a three-round total of 212 (-4). Fujita finished the tournament strong, carding a 70 (-2) in the final round on Thursday.

Samantha Galantini finished her third MAAC Tournament in a tie for fifth place with a tournament total score of 222 (+6). Galantini shot a 79 (+7) in the final round at Disney's Magnolia Golf Course.

Natalie Spiska closed out her second MAAC tournament with a total score of 226 (+10). Spiska closed out the tournament strong, shooting a 78 (+6) on Thursday.

Marisa Flores finished two strokes behind Spiska and completed her second MAAC tournament in a tie for 15^th place. Flores carded a 75 (+3) on the final 18 holes on Thursday, giving her a three-round total of 228 (+12).

Vaidehi Shah closed out the Quinnipiac grouping in a tie for 20^th place (230, +14). Shah closed out play at the 2026 MAAC Championships with a score of 77 (+5) in the final round.

The Bobcats will find out their regional destination during the NCAA Selection Show on Wednesday, April 29^th, at 4 PM on the Golf Channel.

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SCORES AND NOTES

Quinnipiac won its second straight MAAC Championship and seventh overall. The Bobcats shot an 885 (+21) in the three-round tournament.
Sophia Fujita became the first Bobcat to win the McLeod Trophy in back-to-back seasons and is the first women's golfer to do so since Katelyn Mannix (Siena), who did it in 2008 and 2009.
Fujita set a new MAAC record with her three-round total of 212 (-4), breaking Fuge Zhang's record (214, -2) that was set at the 2023 MAAC Championships.
Fujita's best round of the tournament came on day two as she shot a 69 (-3) in the second round.
Samantha Galantini's best round of the 2026 MAAC Championships came in round two, shooting a 69 (-3).
Natalie Spiska's second round score of 72 (E) stood as her best round throughout the week.
Marisa Flores saved her best round of the weekend for the final day, shooting a 75 (+3) in the third round.
Vaidehi Shah had her best round come on day two as she shot a 76 (+4) in the second round.
Quinnipiac punched its ticket to its second straight NCAA Tournament.