Humble, Texas, February 23, 2026
The University of Illinois women’s golf team is set to compete in the Chevron Collegiate at the Golf Club of Houston. Scheduled for February 23-24, the tournament will include 54 holes and feature a competitive field of 17 ranked teams. The Fighting Illini, currently ranked 53rd, will aim to improve upon last year’s sixth-place finish. Live scoring will be available for fans to follow their progress throughout the tournament.
Champaign, Illinois – The University of Illinois women’s golf team is gearing up for the Chevron Collegiate, which will take place on February 23-24 at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas. The tournament features a total of 54 holes, with 36 holes played on the first day starting at 8 a.m. Central Time and 18 holes on the second day, also starting at 8 a.m. Central Time.
The tournament will host a highly competitive field of 17 teams, all ranked in the top 100 of the NCAA standings, including ten teams within the top 50. Notable competitors include host Houston (ranked 32nd), Baylor (20), Iowa State (27), Indiana (39), Maryland (65), Mississippi State (11), North Carolina (16), North Texas (59), Oregon (3), and SMU (31). The Fighting Illini currently hold the 53rd position and will face tough competition from these formidable programs.
The Illinois lineup for the Chevron Collegiate consists of:
- Victoria Zheng
- Anna Ritter
- Erica Lee
- Brielle Mapanao
- Alexis Myers
In their last tournament at the Spartan Suncoast Invitational in Sarasota, Florida, the Illini finished tied for 11th place with a total team score of 918 (+54) after three rounds. Victoria Zheng led the team with an 11th-place individual finish, recording a score of 220 (+4), with Anna Ritter contributing the only round under par for Illinois, finishing tied for 29th.
Last year’s Chevron Collegiate saw the Fighting Illini finish in sixth place out of 16 teams, achieving a total score of 847 (-17). Their performance included a remarkable final round of 275 (13-under), marking the second-lowest team round in program history, just two strokes shy of the program record set in 2022.
Fans interested in following the tournament can access live scoring via Scoreboard by Clippd, and results will be available on the Fighting Illini’s official website after both days of play.
Following the Chevron Collegiate, the Fighting Illini will compete in the Florida State Match Up from March 20-22 at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida.
FAQ
- What is the Chevron Collegiate?
- The Chevron Collegiate is a two-day women’s golf tournament featuring 54 holes, with 36 holes played on the first day and 18 on the second. It is held at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas.
- When is the Chevron Collegiate taking place?
- The tournament is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, February 23-24, 2026.
- Where is the Chevron Collegiate being held?
- The event will take place at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas.
- Who are the teams participating in the Chevron Collegiate?
- The tournament features 17 teams, all ranked in the top 100 of the NCAA standings, including host Houston, Baylor, Iowa State, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi State, North Carolina, North Texas, Oregon, SMU, and the University of Illinois.
- What is the format of the Chevron Collegiate?
- The tournament consists of 54 holes, with 36 holes played on Monday and 18 on Tuesday. Both days feature a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Central Time.
- How did the Illinois women’s golf team perform in their previous tournament?
- In their last outing at the Spartan Suncoast Invitational in Sarasota, Florida, the Illini finished tied for 11th place with a team total of 918 (+54) after three rounds. Zheng led the team with an 11th-place individual finish, recording a score of 220 (+4).
- What was Illinois’ performance at the Chevron Collegiate last year?
- At the 2025 Chevron Collegiate, Illinois finished sixth out of 16 teams, posting a total score of 847 (-17) over three rounds. The team achieved a team-low round of 275 (13-under) on the final day, marking the second-lowest team round in program history.
- How can fans follow the tournament?
- Fans can follow live scoring through Scoreboard by Clippd, with recaps and results available on the Fighting Illini’s official website following both days of play.
- What is the next tournament for the Illinois women’s golf team?
- Following the Chevron Collegiate, the Fighting Illini will participate in the Florida State Match Up from March 20-22 at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida.
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