Moments of Excellence: Women's golf qualifies for first ever NCAA National ChampionshipMoments of Excellence: Women's golf qualifies for first ever NCAA National Championship
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Moments of Excellence: Women's golf qualifies for first ever NCAA National Championship

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As the 2021 calendar year comes to a close, Virginia Tech Athletics will spend the month of December celebrating the Hokies' standout achievements from the past 12 months in a campaign called "Moments of Excellence."

The "Moments of Excellence" campaign will serve as a look back to the historic highlights and memorable accomplishments in Tech Athletics during 2021. Each varsity sport program will have an outstanding moment featured during December on the official Virginia Tech Athletics website and @HokieSports social media properties.

The women's golf program qualified for their first ever NCAA National Championship this past spring serving as their Moment.

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Women's Golf 5/12/2021 7:00:00 PM
STANFORD, Calif. — In just its sixth season of intercollegiate competition, the Virginia Tech women's golf team has qualified for its first-ever national championship in program history after placing fourth at the Stanford Regional, which concluded Wednesday afternoon at the par 71, 6,291-yard Stanford Golf Course.
 
The 14th-ranked Hokies, the four seed in the regional, finished with a three-day total of 4-over 856 (282-283-291). Host and fifth-seeded Stanford ran away from the field, finishing at 28-under 824. Top-seeded Wake Forest took second at 2-over 854, while second-seeded Oklahoma State claimed third at 3-over 855, one shot ahead of the Hokies. Arizona (857) and Southern California (860) claimed the final two spots to advance to nationals.
 
Tech was led by a trio of Hokies who finished at par or better. Emily Mahar paced the Maroon and Orange at 2-under 211 to tie for sixth. Fellow All-ACC golfer Becca DiNunzio tied for 10th at 1-under 212. The sophomore logged a team-best six birdies during her final round, including three straight on holes 15-17.
 
Keerattriya Foocharoen finished at even-par 213 to tie for 12th, while Alyssa Montgomery tied for 45th at 221. Jessica Spicer rounded out the Tech lineup with a 230 to tie for 78th.
 
Stanford's Rachel Heck fired an 11-under 202 to edge teammate Angelina Ye by a shot for medalist honors.
 
The 2021 NCAA Women's Golf National Championship is scheduled for May 21-26 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tech is one of four ACC teams advancing to nationals – Duke, Wake Forest and Florida State will also be in Scottsdale.

Gallery: (5-12-2021) 2021 WOMEN'S GOLF NCAA REGIONAL FINAL ROUND