The Salisbury University women’s golf team built a 14-stroke lead after opening The Melee with a 49-over 337 on Oct. 18, 2026, at Williamsburg National Golf Club in Williamsburg, Va. The Sea Gulls lead the three-team field hosted by Premier Collegiate Tournaments.
Drew sits in second with a 351, while Shenandoah is third with a 362. Averett also sent one individual competitor to the tournament, which features 16 individual competitors.
Salisbury University Women’s Golf Leads Individual Standings
Krista Brosius paced Salisbury University with a 7-over 79, placing second among the 16 individual competitors. Meredith Pegram of Averett leads the individual standings with a 75.
Stella Jaffe shot an 11-over 83 and tied for third individually. Sydney Lynott carded a 15-over 87 to tie for sixth, while Ava Kelly followed with a 16-over 88 to tie for eighth.
Caroline Fitzgerald shot a 34-over 106 and placed 16th individually.
Final Round Scheduled for Monday
The second and final round of The Melee is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Williamsburg National Golf Club. Salisbury University will carry its 14-stroke advantage into the final round as it seeks its first team title of the season.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Salisbury University’s opening-round 337 puts the Sea Gulls in control entering the final round. Brosius’ second-place individual score, along with top-eight finishes from Jaffe, Lynott and Kelly, supported the team’s lead.
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