Despite the brisk weather at Medinah Country Club on October 9, Southern Methodist University’s Caribbean standout, Emily Odwin, delivered a stellar performance at the Illinois Women’s Invitational, securing seventh place and guiding the Mustangs to an impressive second-place finish. Odwin, hailing from Barbados, showcased her resilience with a remarkable final-round score of 67, climbing 25 spots from her second-day position. Her consistent play throughout the tournament, including a five-under-par final round, left her six-under overall, marking her ninth top-ten finish in her collegiate career. Teammate Celine Chen also contributed significantly, with a one-under-par score on the first day and a three-under-par performance on the second day. Collectively, the Mustangs finished 14-under-par, trailing only the University of Central Florida, who clinched the title at 32-under. Head coach Lauren Mason praised the team’s resilience, particularly their ability to rebound from a challenging opening round. The Mustangs’ next challenge will be the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, North Carolina, scheduled for October 24-26, where they aim to conclude their fall season on a high note.