Seminole State College women’s golf won the team title at the SSC Fall Warm-Up at Rio Pinar, led by freshman Rio Nakama’s first collegiate victory. Nakama earned individual medalist honors after shooting even-par 72 in both rounds. Seminole State College also placed all six of its players in the top 14.
The field included Bethune-Cookman University, Eastern Florida State College, Palm Beach Atlantic University and Florida Southern College. Nakama’s two even-par rounds secured the individual title in challenging course conditions. Her victory marked her first collegiate win.
Megan Fallon finished second overall after shooting rounds of 73 and 75, giving Seminole State College the tournament’s top two individual finishers. Meyher Khokhar finished fourth, while Saskia Owen placed seventh. Darcie West finished ninth and Lili-Rose Hunt placed 14th.
Seminole State College women’s golf shows depth
The team title came from a balanced performance throughout the lineup. Nakama led the individual standings, and Fallon’s runner-up finish added another top result for Seminole State College. The other four players also finished inside the top 14.
Coach Christa Teno credited the team’s response to the difficult conditions at Rio Pinar.
“The team showed tremendous resilience and focus throughout the event,” Teno said. “The conditions were extremely challenging, but our players stayed patient, competed with confidence, and executed when it mattered most. To have Rio win the event and Megan finish second is a great accomplishment, and I am proud of the entire team’s effort.”
FSB Take
Seminole State College women’s golf combined an individual champion with strong results across its lineup at the SSC Fall Warm-Up. Nakama’s first collegiate win and Fallon’s second-place finish put the program’s top two individual finishers at the front of the field. Four additional top-14 finishes completed the team title at Rio Pinar.
Source: Original report