Women's Golf | 10/20/2026 8:00:00 PM

EUGENE, Ore. — Walla Walla University women's golf delivered a strong performance at the Tall Timber Invitational presented by Bushnell University, earning a tied second-place team finish at Tokatee Golf Club. The Wolves posted a two-round total of 667, 91-over-par, matching the College of Idaho to finish behind tournament champion Cumberlands.

Walla Walla opened the tournament with a first-round 333 before closing out the 36-hole event with a 334 in Tuesday's final round.

Ayelet Altalef led the Wolves on the leaderboard, placing fourth overall with a 17-over 161. Altalef set the pace early for Walla Walla with an opening-round 79 and followed with an 82 in the second round.

Harper Szpur provided a major spark in the final round, firing a team-best 6-over 78. Szpur jumped into a tie for fifth place individually with a 36-hole total of 162, 18-over-par, following up her first-round 84.

Mariana Posada gave the Wolves three players inside the overall top eight, taking eighth place with a 20-over 164. Posada showed consistent play across both days, carding rounds of 83 and 81.

Emilly Keel finished tied for 25th with a total of 182, 38-over-par, after an opening 87 and a second-round 95. Nell Dodds rounded out the team scoring lineup, tying for 28th at 184, 40-over-par, posting rounds of 91 and 93.

Competing as an individual, Saylor Soloaga also tied for 28th place at 184, capping her tournament with a second-round 89.

Head coach Andrew Kuljis praised his team's effort following the final round:

"I'm incredibly proud of the way our women's team competed this weekend," Kuljis said. "They battled through every round, and it was great to see several of our players put themselves in contention on the leaderboard. That kind of grit and consistency is exactly what we've been working toward. Looking back, I'm very pleased with how our fall season came together. We made real strides as a group, both on the course and as a team. We've built a strong foundation and we'll keep that momentum going through the offseason as we prepare for the spring."

UP NEXT - This marked the Wolves' final tournament of the fall season. Walla Walla now turns its attention toward offseason preparation ahead of the spring schedule.