Stanford Women's Golf Team Secures Third NCAA Championship in Five Years
No upset this time: Stanford women's golf cruises to 3rd NCAA title in 5 years

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The Stanford women's golf team won their third NCAA championship in five years, defeating Southern California 4-1 in the final held at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. Key victories from Meja Ortengren, Paula Martin Sampedro, and Megha Ganne secured the title for the Cardinal.
- 01Stanford women's golf team clinched their third NCAA title in five years, defeating Southern California 4-1.
- 02Meja Ortengren, Paula Martin Sampedro, and Megha Ganne secured crucial points for Stanford in the final match.
- 03Stanford players ranked highly in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, with four in the top 10.
- 04The team previously faced an upset in the finals last year against Northwestern, making this victory significant.
- 05Stanford has now won four NCAA titles since 2015, ranking third behind Arizona State and Duke.
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The Stanford women's golf team decisively won their third NCAA championship in five years, defeating Southern California 4-1 in the final at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. The Cardinal, who earned the No. 1 seed for the match-play portion for the sixth consecutive year, secured their victory with key performances from Meja Ortengren, Paula Martin Sampedro, and Megha Ganne. Ortengren defeated Jasmine Koo 6 and 5, while Sampedro won against Catherine Park 3 and 2. Ganne clinched the championship point by beating Bailey Shoemaker 4 and 3. Stanford's dominance continued throughout the tournament, with previous 5-0 victories over Pepperdine and Eastern Michigan. Coach Anne Walker praised the team's resilience and preparation, emphasizing their ability to handle pressure. With this championship, Stanford now holds four NCAA titles, trailing only Arizona State and Duke in total championships won. The NCAA golf championships will continue with the men's tournament at the same venue.
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The victory enhances Stanford's reputation in collegiate athletics and boosts local interest in women's golf.
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