Women's Golf | 10/11/2026 4:55:00 PM

ERIE, Pa. – Cristina Carrasco (Barcelona, Spain/CEEDCV) sits atop the individual leaderboard as the Gannon women's golf team grabbed the lead following Sunday's opening round of the Michael Corbett Fall Classic at Whispering Woods Golf Club.

The Golden Knights carded a 12-over 300 to take a commanding 19-stroke lead over West Chester, which sits second at 31-over 319. Gannon's B team is third at 35-over 323.

Carrasco paced the field with an even-par 72 and holds sole possession of first place entering Monday's final round. Cloe Mateo (Sabadell, Spain/Montcau la Mola) and Alexandria LeCureux (Clarkston, Mich./Clarkston) are right behind her in a tie for second after each carded a 2-over 74.

Victoria Colmenares (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/ICL Academy) and Anastasia Lopes (Noverasco di opera (MI), Italy/ISTITUTI DEAMICIS MILANO) rounded out Gannon's lineup with matching rounds of 8-over 80, placing both in a tie for 10th.

Gannon's B team was led by Gunnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, who fired a 6-over 78 to sit tied for sixth. Sophia Reed (Estero, Fla./Estero) is tied for 10th following an 8-over 80, while Jillian Gambino (Mayfield Village, Ohio/Mayfield) sits tied for 13th after a 9-over 81.

Samantha Turk (Euclid, Ohio/Villa Angela-St. Joseph) carded a 12-over 84 to sit 19th, while Lia Macek (Erie, Pa./Mercyhurst Prep) finished the opening round at 23-over 95.

Madi Peterson (Rockwood, Mich./Oscar A. Carlson), competing as an individual, shot a 20-over 92 and is tied for 30th.

THE EVENT FACTS

Event: Michael Corbett Fall Classic
Course: Whispering Woods Golf Club
Location: Erie, Pa.
Dates: Oct. 11-12, 2026
Par: 72
Gannon Standing: 1st of 9 teams – 300 (+12)
Gannon B Standing: 3rd of 9 teams – 323 (+35)

TEAM STANDINGS

1. Gannon – 300 (+12)
2. West Chester – 319 (+31)
3. Gannon B – 323 (+35)
4. Davenport – 327 (+39)
5. Waterloo – 332 (+44)
6. Ursuline – 346 (+58)
7. Seton Hill – 365 (+77)
8. Clarion – 370 (+82)
9. PennWest Edinboro – 389 (+101)

GANNON RESULTS

1. Cristina Carrasco (Barcelona, Spain/CEEDCV) – 72 (E)
   T2. Cloe Mateo (Sabadell, Spain/Montcau la Mola) – 74 (+2)
   T2. Alexandria LeCureux (Clarkston, Mich./Clarkston) – 74 (+2)
   T10. Victoria Colmenares (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/ICL Academy) – 80 (+8)
   T10. Anastasia Lopes (Noverasco di opera (MI), Italy/ISTITUTI DEAMICIS MILANO) – 80 (+8)

GANNON B RESULTS

T6. Gunnhildur Gunnarsdóttir – 78 (+6)
T10. Sophia Reed (Estero, Fla./Estero) – 80 (+8)
T13. Jillian Gambino (Mayfield Village, Ohio/Mayfield) – 81 (+9)
19. Samantha Turk (Euclid, Ohio/Villa Angela-St. Joseph) – 84 (+12)
T36. Lia Macek (Erie, Pa./Mercyhurst Prep) – 95 (+23)

INDIVIDUAL

T30. Madi Peterson (Rockwood, Mich./Oscar A. Carlson) – 92 (+20)

THE KNIGHT CAP

• Carrasco Leads the Field: Carrasco posted an even-par 72 to take sole possession of first place after the opening round.
• Three Golden Knights in the Top Two Spots: Carrasco leads, while Mateo and LeCureux are tied for second at 2-over.
• Big Team Lead: Gannon's 12-over 300 gives the Golden Knights a 19-stroke advantage over second-place West Chester.
• Five in the Top 10: All five golfers in Gannon's top lineup are tied for 10th or better.
• B Team in Third: Gannon B sits third overall at 35-over 323.
• Gunnarsdóttir in the Top 10: Gunnarsdóttir leads the B team in a tie for sixth after opening with a 78.

UP NEXT

The Michael Corbett Fall Classic concludes Monday with the final round at Whispering Woods Golf Club.

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