Arkansas Maria Jose Marin Wins NCAA Individual Title, Team Advances to Match Play

Arkansas sophomore Maria Jose Marin won the 2025 NCAA Women's Golf individual national title with a 12-under 276 total, finishing two shots ahead of Florida State's Mirabel Ting. Marin, who had a bogey-free 7-under 65 in the third round, secured her win with a final round 3-under 69, including a decisive birdie on the last hole, showcasing her ability to perform well under pressure. She joins Arkansas legends Stacy Lewis and Maria Fassi as Razorbacks to claim the NCAA individual title. Marin's victory helped Arkansas secure the No. 6 seed for the upcoming team match play quarterfinals, where they will face Northwestern, while No. 1 Stanford dominated the stroke play portion and is the top seed in match play. The top eight teams advancing to match play include Stanford, Oregon, Northwestern, Florida State, Southern California, Texas, and Virginia. Marin's win also earned her a spot in the upcoming U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills.