The Purdue University team, which includes Spanish golfer María Hernández, finished in second place at the U.S. College Finals – a tournament featuring the top players from the country's 24 major academic institutions – where three other Spanish golfers also had excellent performances with their respective teams.

The Spanish success, evidenced by the presence of four of our golfers at the Daytona Beach (Florida) tournament, was bolstered by María Hernández's performance, who finished with a round of 73 strokes (1 over par). However, her participation wasn't enough to unseat Duke University from the lead, as they won by 15 strokes over Purdue.

Meanwhile, Belén Mozo, from Cádiz, who is in her first year in the United States, was one of the key players in Southern California's impressive first day, although her lead ultimately proved to be a mere footnote against the strong play of the golfers from Duke and Purdue. The Andalusian golfer concluded her participation in her first Collegiate Championship with a solid round of 70 strokes (2 under par).

Furthermore, Madrid native Adriana Zwank, who was named League of the Week last year after winning two consecutive titles, had a quiet performance, as did her team, the University of Arkansas. The fourth Spanish player in the competition, Malaga native Azahara Muñoz, making her debut, was also unable to help Arizona State achieve a top ranking, although she didn't look out of place in such a high-level competition.

Once this last American tournament is over, the Spanish players have their sights set on the Spanish Women's Individual Championship, which will begin on May 31st at the Neguri course.

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
1.- Stacey Lewis (Arkansas) 282 (71+71+74+66)
2.- Christel Boeljon (Purdue) 286 (72+69+69+76)
+.- Paola Moreno (Southern California) 286 (73+72+70+71)
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17.- BELÉN MOZO (Southern California) 299 (75+80+74+70)
21.- MARÍA HERNÁNDEZ (Purdue) 300 (75+77+75+73)
65.- ADRIANA ZWANCK (Arizona) 309 (75+77+78+79)
+.- AZAHARA MUÑOZ (Arizona State) 309 (78+76+77+78)
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TEAM COMPETITION
1.- Duke 1170 (300+287+293+289)
2.- Purdue 1185 (303+294+291+297)
3.- UCLA 1186 (303+291+299+293)
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