LITTLESTOWN, PA – The Iona University women's golf team opened its 2026 fall season this week, competing at The Charge at Quail Valley hosted by Sacred Heart University at Quail Valley Golf Course. The Gaels finished sixth overall, carding a 66-over-par 930 across three rounds.

Seton Hall claimed the team championship with a 25-over-par 889, while Lehigh finished second. Seton Hall's individual standout also captured medalist honors, finishing the tournament at one-over-par.

Iona saved its best performance for the final round, shooting a 15-over-par 303 as a team to close out the tournament.

Maria Luiza Soares and Michaela Fernandez led the way for the Gaels, tying for 22nd overall. Soares opened with a two-over-par 74 before carding an 83 in the second round and closing with another 74 in the final round. Fernandez also posted a 74 in the opening round, followed by an 82 in round two and a 75 in the final round.

Freshman Samarah Joshiakar made her collegiate debut and finished 26th overall with a three-round score of 233. Joshiakar opened with an 80 before leading the Gaels with a 76 in the second round. She closed with a 77 in the final round in her first career start.

Sabrina Nallar finished 40th overall and saved her best round for the final day, carding a 77. Gabriela Calce finished 41st, with her best round of the tournament coming in the second round when she posted a 77.

Competing as an individual, Sofia Strobel finished strong with her best round of the tournament coming in the third round, carding an 11-over-par 83.

The Gaels return to action Sept. 28-29 at the Autumn Harvest, hosted by Lehigh University at Architects Golf Course in Lopatcong, New Jersey.