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The Southern ConferencePublished: 10/30/2024, Last updated: 10/30/2024
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Samford’s Nicastro named SoCon women’s golfer of the week

Nicastro shot a career best 66 in Round 2 of the Mercer Invitational

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford’s Gabi Nicastro has been selected as the Southern Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week for the week of Oct. 23-29. The selection is made by the league office and is the ninth of the season.  

Nicastro, a native of Huntsville, Alabama, earned this week’s recognition with rounds of 74-66-71 for a tournament score of 211 at the Mercer Invitational, which wrapped play on Tuesday. This performance placed Nicastro in a tie for first among the 70-player field—Nicastro's third tournament win during the fall season.  

Nicastro is currently ranked 60th nationally through the first half of the 2024-25 season.  

Samford has concluded the fall portion of the season, and will return to the green on Feb. 1, competing against area-foe UAB.  

Also nominated: Elizabeth Lohbauer (WCU), Audrey Ryu (Furman) 

2024-25 SoCon Women’s Golfer of the Week   
Aug. 28 Emilia Väistö, Fr., Mercer    

Sept. 11 Sophie Lauture, Fr., UNCG     

Sept. 18 Gabi Nicastro, So., Samford  

Sept. 25   Audrey Ryu, So., Furman   

Oct. 2        Bella Kent, So., Wofford 

Oct. 9       Audrey Ryu, So., Furman 

Oct. 16 Gabi Nicastro, So., Samford 

Oct. 23 Ava Romfo, UNCG 

Oct. 30 Gabi Nicastro, So., Samford