RESULTS | N.C. Challenge Cup Scoreboard by Clippd page
 
Chapel Hill, N.C.----The Wingate University women's golf team delivered a strong performance against a competitive Division I field, finishing fourth overall at the North Carolina Challenge Cup on the UNC Finley Golf Course layout Saturday. With only UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington and Michigan State finishing ahead, the Bulldogs placed ahead of nine Division I programs, including UNC Greensboro and Elon.
 
Wingate posted rounds of nine-over-par and 11-over-par in the 36-hole event, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level against top-tier opposition. Wingate tallied 15 total birdies and an eagle across the two rounds, highlighting their scoring potential throughout the tournament. The Bulldogs continued to test themselves against elite competition as they prepare for NCAA Division II postseason play.
 
Quick hits
 
- Sophomore Amely Bochaton, the No. 1 ranked D2 player, led the 'Dogs, finishing fourth
- Bochaton fired back-to-back rounds of one-under-par 69 for a two-under-par total
- She recorded three birdies and an eagle across the two rounds
- Bochaton led the field in both par 4 scoring and most pars
- Sophomore Olivia Meinecke (No. 5 national) added depth
- She carded rounds of 74 and 73, totaling five birdies to finish 18th
- Junior Jackie Gonzalez Howard opened with a strong round of one-over-par 71
- She recorded three birdies in the opening round to finish 20th
- Senior Lauren Sutcliffe posted rounds of 75 and 76, finishing 30th
- Sophomore Haley Paramore bounced back in round two with a three-over-par 73
- Paramore recorded three birdies in the final round to finish 34th

Tournament notes
 
- Wingate finished fourth against a full Division I field
- The 'Dogs had eight birdies in round one and seven birdies with an eagle in round two
- Bochaton finished under par, earning a top-five finish
- Wingate continued to show depth with contributions throughout the lineup

Next on the agenda for No. 1 Wingate women's golf
 
The N.C. Challenge Cup marks the conclusion of the 2025-26 regular season for the Wingate women's golf team. Next up for the Bulldogs is the South Atlantic Conference championship tournament April 12-14. The three-round, three-day event will take place inside The Preserve at Verdae in Greenville, South Carolina. Wingate is the defending SAC champions.

(Editor's note: Wingate junior men's golf student-athlete Matthew Wordon contributed this article. He is an international business major from Bath, England.)