Sugar Land, Texas, March 8, 2026
The Tarleton State Women’s Golf team is set to compete in the Riverbend Intercollegiate at Riverbend Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas. This year marks their fifth consecutive participation in the tournament, featuring a competitive field of 16 teams. Known for their past performances, including a tie for third place last year, the team is aiming for strong finishes as they prepare for the upcoming WAC Championships. Fans can follow the live scoring updates during the tournament.
Sugar Land, Texas – The Tarleton State Women’s Golf team is preparing to compete in the Riverbend Intercollegiate, held on March 9–10, 2026, at the Riverbend Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas. This marks the fifth consecutive year the team has participated in this tournament.
The Riverbend Intercollegiate will feature a roster of 16 teams, including New Mexico State, UT Arlington, and Lamar University, competing over 54 holes—36 holes on the first day and 18 on the second. The course is a par 72 layout, measuring 6,908 yards.
In the previous year’s event, Tarleton State secured a tie for third place alongside New Mexico State, both finishing with a score of 903 (+39). The team’s highest finish in this tournament came in 2024 when they placed tied for second.
The lineup for Tarleton State this year includes Lou Deltombe, Rebeca Fernandez, Elle Fox, Darianys Guzman, and Gina Chen, all of whom have shown strong individual performances throughout the season.
Participating in the Riverbend Intercollegiate offers the Tarleton State team a chance to gain important experience as they gear up for the upcoming Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships, taking place in McKinney, Texas, from April 20–22, 2026.
Fans eager to follow the team’s progress can access live scoring updates via BirdieFire.
FAQs
- What is the Riverbend Intercollegiate?
- The Riverbend Intercollegiate is an annual collegiate women’s golf tournament hosted by Houston Christian University at the Riverbend Country Club in Sugar Land, Texas. It features a 16-team field competing over 54 holes.
- When is the Riverbend Intercollegiate scheduled?
- The tournament is scheduled for March 9–10, 2026, with 36 holes played on Monday and the final 18 on Tuesday.
- Which teams are participating in the 2026 Riverbend Intercollegiate?
- The 16 participating teams include Tarleton State, New Mexico State, UT Arlington, Lamar University, Odessa College, Blinn College, Delaware, UTRGV, PVAMU, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, McLennan Community College, East Texas A&M, Incarnate Word, Louisville, Austin Peay, and Houston Christian.
- What is Tarleton State’s history in the Riverbend Intercollegiate?
- Tarleton State has participated in the Riverbend Intercollegiate for five consecutive years, with their best finish being tied for second place in 2024. In the previous year’s tournament, they finished tied for third place with New Mexico State, both posting a total score of 903 (+39).
- Who are the members of Tarleton State’s lineup for the 2026 tournament?
- The lineup includes Lou Deltombe, Rebeca Fernandez, Elle Fox, Darianys Guzman, and Gina Chen. These athletes have demonstrated strong performances throughout the season, contributing to the team’s overall success.
- How can fans follow the tournament’s progress?
- Fans can follow the tournament’s progress through live scoring updates available via BirdieFire.
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