Alfes takes medalist honors to lead Women's Golf to 4th place finish at OAC Preview
April 13, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE — Senior Marisa Alfes (Bellbrook) claimed medalist honors on Monday, leading the Ohio Northern women's golf team to a 4th place finish amidst the tough conditions at the OAC Preview.
The Basics
- Ohio Northern finished 4th of 8 teams with a total of 353.
- ONU Season Record: 43-25 Overall.
- Otterbein was 1st with a 343, Baldwin Wallace finished 2nd with a 345, and Mount Union took 3rd with a 346.
- Venue: River Greens G.C. - West Lafayette, Ohio.
ONU Individuals
- Alfes finished 1st of 52 golfers with a 9-over-par 81 on the par-72, 5864-yard course.
- Sophomore Mallory Meister (Milan/Edison) and freshman Gabrielle Burgess (Bolivar/Tuscarawas Valley) finished tied for 18th with 90s.
- Sophomore Taylor Blackburn (Liberty Township/Lakota West) and freshman Addison Williams (Bristolville/Bristol) tied for 22nd place with 91s.
- Freshman Hannah Huggins (Granville) and freshman Lainey Schleich (Bellbrook) each tied for 27th with 92s.
- Freshman Myra Batra (New Delhi, India/Shiv Nadar School) and freshman Danika Eagle (Fort Wayne, Ind./Northrop) were both tied for 31st with 94s.
Notables
- Alfes maintains the team's low 18-hole average of 77.4.
- Senior Shelby Marstellar (Lima/Bath) celebrated a personal best on her final career round, shooting a 99.
- Head coach Chad Bucci is 570-340-2 in his 13th season at the helm of the ONU women's golf team, a winning percentage of .625.
Up Next
- The Polar Bears will return to action May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for the OAC Championships.
