ODESSA, Texas (September 24, 2026) – After winning the Oklahoma Women's Intercollegiate and leading the Falcons to the first team title in program history, UT Permian Basin junior women's golfer Lorena Etxeberria has been named the Lone Star Conference Women's Golfer of the Week for Week 3 of the season. This is the fifth time in program history that a Falcon has earned the honor.

Etxeberria birdied her last two holes to win medalist honors by one stroke and led the Falcons to their first team title in program history. Etxeberria had the only round under par (-1) and finished with a 76-70—146 card at the Oklahoma Women's Intercollegiate at Lawton Country Club in Lawton, Okla. She was tops in birdies (seven) and par-5 scoring average (4.38). Etxeberria also became just the second golfer in program history to win an individual title, joining Arnie Taguines (2022).

"Lorena has been with me since I began my coaching journey at UTPB," spoke UTPB Head Coach Paul Chavez. "She has all of the talent in the world, but I have mentored her into becoming an all-around golfer, and I feel like this year is going to be her breakout year. She has matured and has taken her game to a new level."