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Women's Golf 9/29/2026 2:24:00 PM Garrett Murray / Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Fernandez Sets Program Record as Iona Women's Golf Finish Sixth at Autumn Harvest

LOPATCONG, NJ – The Iona University women's golf team continued its strong start to the fall season, finishing sixth at the Autumn Harvest hosted by Lehigh at the Architects Golf Club in Lopatcong, NJ.

The Gaels finished the three-round event at 70-over par, with their strongest performances coming in the final two rounds. After opening the tournament with a 315, Iona improved by 12 strokes in the second round before shaving off another 11 strokes in the final round.

Navy and host Lehigh finished as the top two teams, with Navy claiming the team title at 11-over par.

Leading the way for the Maroon & Gold was Michaela Fernandez, who made Iona history in the final round. Fernandez carded a 68 (-3), setting a new program record for the lowest single-round score by an Iona women's golfer. She finished tied for eighth overall after opening the tournament with rounds of 76 and 73.

Sophomore Maria Luiza Soares was the next-highest finisher for the Gaels, posting a 81 in the opening round before following with back-to-back rounds of 74. Her consistent play throughout the final two rounds helped her secure a top-25 finish.

Sabrina Nallar remained steady throughout the tournament, carding rounds of 80, 78 and 79 to finish tied for 39th overall. Samarah Joshiakar finished in solo 42nd place. She opened with rounds of 79 and 78 before carding an 83 in the final round.

Gabriela Calce rounded out the Iona lineup, recording an 80 in the opening round, a 79 in the second and an 84 in the final 18 holes. Competing as an individual, Lily Simons finished inside the top 50, with her best round of the tournament coming in the second round when she carded a 79.

The Gaels return to action Oct. 12-13 at the Quinnipiac Classic at The Farms Country Club in Wallingford, CT.

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Players Mentioned

Michaela Fernandez: 5' 3"; Sophomore

Maria Luiza Soares: 5' 2"; Sophomore

Lily Simons: 5' 5"; Freshman

Gabriela Calce: 5' 9"; Freshman

Samarah Joshiakar: 5' 4"; Freshman

Sabrina Nallar: 5' 3"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Michaela Fernandez
: 5' 3"; Sophomore

Maria Luiza Soares
: 5' 2"; Sophomore

Lily Simons
: 5' 5"; Freshman

Gabriela Calce
: 5' 9"; Freshman

Samarah Joshiakar
: 5' 4"; Freshman

Sabrina Nallar
: 5' 3"; Freshman