SPICEWOOD, Texas (February 3, 2026) – The University of Texas Permian Basin women's golf team teed off its Spring 2026 season competing in the Jack Brown Invitational hosted by Texas A&M International across two days on the Lakecliff Country Club course in Spicewood, Texas.

There were 10 teams competing in the tournament, six of which are regional opponents. Those teams competing in the tournament included TAMUK, TAMIU, Angelo State (A), Angelo State (B), UTPB, Cameron, Lubbock Christian, Southeastern Oklahoma State, Arkansas-Monticello, and Blinn CC.

A pair of freshmen led the Falcons during round one, but it was the three sophomores who all improved their scores during the next round and in turn, helped UTPB improve its team score during round two.

UTPB (325-315; 640; +72) improved its team score by 10 strokes behind round one and round two, but remained in ninth place after both rounds.

Lakshita Pragnya (76-80; 156; +14) was vying for a spot in the top-10 after shooting five-over during round one (T10th), but ultimately finished in a tie for 22nd out of 55 golfers.

After shooting six-over and tying for 14th after round one, Carlota Gutierrez (77-80; 157; +15) remained just one stroke behind Pragnya in a tie for 26th place.

Lorena Etxeberria (83-77; 160; +18) made a six-stroke improvement from round one to round two and tied for 33rd place.

Ella Veretto (89-78; 167; +25) made an incredible improvement from round one to round two, improving her score by 11 strokes and moving up from a tie for 49th into a tie for 43rd.

Nat Armenta (90-83; 173; +31) made a seven-stroke improvement and tied for 51st.

"This week was definitely a learning experience for all of these young ladies," spoke UTPB Head Golf Coach Paul Chavez. "Overall, we were just inconsistent, but that could have been anticipated as we have not been able to practice or play very much because of the artic conditions. However, we will move forward and keep working hard, and hopefully that will produce better results."

The Falcons will be at the Rattler Invitational on February 23-24 hosted by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas.