Tuesday, February 17
The Woodlands, TX
Final Round
University of Texas Arlington
at
Sam Houston
Photo by: Todd Cruff
Mavs place seventh at Texas Golf Throwdown
2/17/2026 4:44:00 PM | Women's Golf
THE WOODLANDS, Texas – UT Arlington women's golf finished its second tournament of the spring on Tuesday, placing seventh in the 15-team field. The Mavericks finished with a 55-over-par 919 for the tournament.
Nitisha Manikandesh was the top finisher for the Mavericks after a 5-over 77 in the final round. The senior finished with a 12-over-par 228, placing her in a tie for 23rd in the 81-player field.
One stroke behind Manikandesh was Tarini Bhoga. Bhoga carded scores of 80-74-75– 229. The sophomore's 3-over 75 was the lowest final round for a UTA player. Bhoga's third round was highlighted by a bogey-free, 2-under-par front nine.
Kamri Gabel had an improved day, jumping 10 spots into 32nd after a 4-over 76. The senior finished with an 18-over 234.
Capping off the Mavericks lineup were Nirjara Gulhane and Chandler Browning. Gulhane had her best finish on the leaderboard this season, turning in scores of 78-75-83– 236 to finish tied for 40th.Â
Browning finished one stroke back of Gulhane and in a tie for 44th after scoring 79-76-82– 237 for the tournament.
UTA SCORES
T23) Nitisha Manikandesh 78-73-77– 228
26) Tarini Bhoga 80-74-75– 229
T32) Kamri Gabel 76-82-76– 234
T40) Nirjara Gulhane 78-75-83– 236
T44) Chandler Browning 79-76-82– 237
Team
7) UT Arlington 311-298-310– 919
The Throwdown wraps up February's action for the Mavericks. UTA will next compete in the West Texas Classic beginning on March 2 at Abilene Country Club's north course.  Â
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Nitisha Manikandesh was the top finisher for the Mavericks after a 5-over 77 in the final round. The senior finished with a 12-over-par 228, placing her in a tie for 23rd in the 81-player field.
One stroke behind Manikandesh was Tarini Bhoga. Bhoga carded scores of 80-74-75– 229. The sophomore's 3-over 75 was the lowest final round for a UTA player. Bhoga's third round was highlighted by a bogey-free, 2-under-par front nine.
Kamri Gabel had an improved day, jumping 10 spots into 32nd after a 4-over 76. The senior finished with an 18-over 234.
Capping off the Mavericks lineup were Nirjara Gulhane and Chandler Browning. Gulhane had her best finish on the leaderboard this season, turning in scores of 78-75-83– 236 to finish tied for 40th.Â
Browning finished one stroke back of Gulhane and in a tie for 44th after scoring 79-76-82– 237 for the tournament.
UTA SCORES
T23) Nitisha Manikandesh 78-73-77– 228
26) Tarini Bhoga 80-74-75– 229
T32) Kamri Gabel 76-82-76– 234
T40) Nirjara Gulhane 78-75-83– 236
T44) Chandler Browning 79-76-82– 237
Team
7) UT Arlington 311-298-310– 919
The Throwdown wraps up February's action for the Mavericks. UTA will next compete in the West Texas Classic beginning on March 2 at Abilene Country Club's north course.  Â
-- #BuckEm --
For up-to-date news, photos and videos of the UTA women's golf program, follow us on X (formally known as Twitter): @UTAMavsWGolf, Instagram: @UTAMavsWGolf and Facebook: /UTAMavsWGolf.
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