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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – North Florida women’s golf got the 2025-26 season started at the Boilermaker Classic for a second consecutive season with solid performances during the first two rounds of the tournament on Monday afternoon.
The Ospreys were headlined by returning First Team All-ASUN selection Kaitlyn Schroeder, who carded back-to-back rounds of 1-over 73. The redshirt junior had seven combined birdies over the 36 holes of play to open the fall, as she is only one of 15 players to do so on the first day at Purdue.
COURSE REPORT
Kampen-Cosler Golf Club (West Lafayette, Ind.)
Par 72 | 6,411 yards
Monday, Sept. 1 | 36 holes
SCORECARD (Osprey lineup)
T10 – North Florida | 32-over 608 (304-304)
T13. Kaitlyn Schroeder | 2-over 146 (73-73)
T30. Brianna Castaldi | 7-over 151 (73-78)
T50. Helen Zhou | 10-over 154 (79-75)
65. Mohea Mansbendel | 14-over 158 (79-79)
T66. Braydn Smith | 15-over 159 (81-78)
T59. Ava Cottis (Ind.) | 11-over 155 (77-78)
TEAM STANDINGS: 14 Teams
Ole Miss (2-over), Indiana (4-over), Xavier (9-over), Kent State (10-over), Purdue (13-over), Ball State (18-over), Iowa (25-over), Abilene Christian (25-over), Georgia Southern (30-over), North Florida (32-over), Western Kentucky (32-over), Little Rock (53-over), Toledo (55-over), Lehigh (65-over)
SCHROEDER’S STATEMENT
“It was a bit of an up-and-down day. A few too many mistakes, but plenty of positives to grow from. Kaitlyn [Schroeder] played well after a rough first two holes.”
— Director of Golf Scott Schroeder
ROUND REFLECTIONS
Schroeder put together a strong finish to both rounds, including going 2-under over the last four holes in the second round on the way to her 2-over 146 score.
She was also among the top four players with an average score of 2-under or better on par five holes.
Brianna Castaldi made her UNF debut sitting just outside the top 25 with a 7-over 151 combined score.
The fellow junior was also top four among the field in pars with 26 total over 36 holes.
Helen Zhou started her senior season strong with a great second-round start going 2-under over the first nine holes.
Mohea Mansbendel joins Castaldi in making her Osprey debut, while Braydn Smith finished the day as one of two players in the tournament to notch an eagle.
Ava Cottis made her collegiate debut with UNF as an unattached individual with an 11-over 155 score.
The Ospreys were among the top par scorers to open the season with 112 total between their five players through two rounds.
UP NEXT
North Florida completes its season-opening tournament with the final round of the Boilermaker Classic on Tuesday, Sept. 2, with tee times set for 9 a.m. ET, in West Lafayette, Ind.
