Lady Buffs Prepare for NCAA Division II National Preview
CANYON, Texas – The #19 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M are set to compete in the 2026 NCAA Division II National Preview, hosted by Rollins at Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. The course features a par 72 layout stretching 6,025 yards, and the event will include a field of 13 teams, showcasing a strong lineup with opponents such as #14 Tampa, #4 Barry, and #13 Nova Southeastern among others.
The Lady Buffs are coming off a solid performance, finishing second at the WT Fall Invitational, where Tasnim Smaili led the team with remarkable rounds of 67, 70, and 71, totaling 208 (-5) to claim her first collegiate victory.
Coach Meredith Jameson, in her 22nd season with the Lady Buffs, has a distinguished record, securing 41 team victories and leading the team to nine NCAA Division II National Championship appearances. She was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Amarillo Women’s Network.
The Lady Buffs will tee off with Flagler and Lynn in the opening rounds, which will start with a shotgun format at 7:30 a.m. CT.
Course Details
The El Campeón Golf Course, recognized as Florida’s premier course, was designed in 1917 by George O’Neil and renovated in 1926 by Charles E. Clarke. It features scenic views, numerous spring-fed lakes, and elevation changes exceeding 85 feet.
West Texas A&M Lineup
- Tasnim Smaili
- Mia Hammerschmid
- Monica Del Valle Pena
- Holly Duddy
- Kara Holm
- Charlee Thacker (Individual)
Round 1 & 2 Pairings
- Hole 4A: Tasnim Smaili (WT) / Amelia Ruiz Topali (LU) / Kalia Polete (FC)
- Hole 5: Mia Hammerschmid (WT) / Leelou Belliard (LU) / Sofia Terzoli (FC)
- Hole 6: Monica Del Valle Pena (WT) / Nicole Yugay (LU) / Victoria Veator (FC)
- Hole 7A: Holly Duddy (WT) / Emilia Koskinen (LU) / Darci Wagner (FC)
- Hole 7B: Kara Holm (WT) / Vanessa Ramirez (LU) / Addison King (FC)
- Hole 17A: Charlee Thacker (WT) / Madison Malaret (RC) / Eden Tsouklaris (ERAU)
The Lady Buffs are looking forward to another competitive event as they aim to leave a mark at this prestigious preview.
