May 6, 2018
Madison, Wis.- Penn State women's golfer junior Cara Basso (Downingtown, Pa.) is set to compete in the 2018 NCAA Madison Regional, hosted by the University of Wisconsin, on May 7-9.
The three-day tournament takes an 18-18-18 format with round one teeing off on Monday, May 7 starting at 8 a.m. from holes one and 10. The regional will take place at the University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wisconsin. The course is a par 72 and plays 6,313. This marks Basso's first time playing at this site.
"Freshman year I did not make the travel team when we played at University Ridge, so it was almost serendipitous that I was selected for the Madison regional," Basso stated.
In the Madison Regional, there are 18 teams and six individuals vying for a spot in the championship. Basso is joined by individuals Erin Harper (Indiana University), Elsa Moberly (Eastern Kentucky University), Pun Chanachai (New Mexico State University), Pinyada Kuvanun (University of Toledo) and Connie Jaffrey (Kansas State University). Only 132 participants, comprised of six teams and three individuals, will advance from each regional to the championships on May 18-23.
This is the first time a Nittany Lion has made an appearance in an NCAA regional since senior Christina Vosters (Bethany Beach, Del.) and junior Ellen Ceresko (Jefferson Township, Pa.) competed in the East Regional in 2014.
"Prepping for regionals this week has been really exciting. I am honored to have the opportunity to represent my team further into the season," Basso commented, "I have been talking to the coaches all week about the course and what to expect, so I feel like I'm prepared for some of the situations and shots I will face."
The 2018 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Regionals kick off with round one this Monday, May 7 with tee times from 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Live scoring is available at Golfstat.com.