Kansas State seniors Carla Bernat and Kobe Valociek secured top-10 finishes at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Bernat tied for 4th place with an overall score of even-par 216, marking her 16th career top-five finish. Valociek tied for 10th place at 5-over par 221, achieving his sixth top-10 finish. The K-State women’s team finished fifth out of 10, while the men’s team ended in eighth place. Head coaches expressed a mix of pride and missed opportunities, focusing on learning and improvement for upcoming events.
By the Numbers
- Bernat scored a final-round 3-over par 75 for a total of even-par 216.
- Valociek finished with a score of 5-over par 221 after shooting 4-over 76.
- K-State women finished 5th out of 10 teams at 45-over par 909.
- K-State men placed 8th with a score of 51-over par 915.
State of Play
- Bernat’s performance marked her second top-five finish of the season.
- Valociek’s finish contributes to the Wildcats’ continued improvement under new competition strategies.
- Both K-State teams will quickly transition to their next significant tournaments.
What’s Next
The K-State women’s golf team heads to Colorado for the Ron Moore Intercollegiate, while the men’s squad prepares for the Big 12 Match Play Tournament in Texas. Both teams are expected to apply lessons learned from their performances in Arkansas. Coaches are looking to refine strategies based on this competitive outing…