Humble, Texas, February 24, 2026
The University of North Carolina’s women’s golf team has clinched the title at the Chevron Collegiate, finishing 18-under 846, six strokes ahead of Oregon. This victory marks their second win in three tournaments, with standout performances from sophomore Helen Yeung and senior Megan Streicher. The event included 17 teams and was held at the Golf Club of Houston, showcasing elite collegiate talent. Oregon’s Kiara Romero secured the individual championship with a score of 11-under 205.
Humble, Texas – The University of North Carolina’s women’s golf team has claimed the team title at the Chemron Collegiate, finishing with a total score of 18-under 846, six strokes ahead of second-place Oregon. This marks the team’s second victory in three tournaments this season and their first win in Texas since the 1997-98 season.
Sophomore Helen Yeung led the Tar Heels’ strong performance, finishing 7-under 209 and tying for second place individually. Senior Megan Streicher also delivered a notable performance, ending with a score of 6-under 210, which tied her for fourth place. Additional contributions came from Marie Prats-Rigual and Reagan Southerland, who finished tied for 11th and tied for 20th, respectively.
The tournament featured a total of 17 teams, including eight that are nationally ranked. North Carolina’s second-round score of 11-under 277 tied for the sixth-best round in program history. The event was held over three rounds at the Golf Club of Houston, a par-72 course measuring 6,348 yards. Oregon’s Kiara Romero won the individual championship with an impressive score of 11-under 205.
The Chevron Collegiate is an annual women’s golf tournament that features top collegiate teams from across the nation, providing an excellent platform for teams to prepare for future conference championships and the NCAA tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the final team score for the University of North Carolina?
- The Tar Heels finished with a total score of 18-under 846, securing the team title at the Chevron Collegiate.
- Who were the top individual performers for the Tar Heels?
- Sophomore Helen Yeung led with a 7-under 209, tying for second place, and senior Megan Streicher followed with a 6-under 210, tying for fourth place.
- How did the Tar Heels’ performance compare to previous tournaments?
- This victory marked their second win in three tournaments this season and their first in Texas since the 1997-98 season.
- What was the format of the Chevron Collegiate tournament?
- The tournament featured three rounds at the Golf Club of Houston, a par-72 course measuring 6,348 yards, with 17 teams participating.
- Who won the individual championship at the Chevron Collegiate?
- Oregon’s Kiara Romero claimed the individual championship with an 11-under 205.
Team Standings at Chevron Collegiate
| Position | Team | Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina | 18-under 846 | +6 |
| 2 | Oregon | 12-under 852 | – |
| 3 | Baylor | 11-under 853 | – |
| 4 | SMU | 8-under 856 | – |
| 5 | Arkansas | 1-under 863 | – |
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