BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The UC Davis women's golf team narrowly missed the tournament victory at The Valley Invitational on Tuesday at the Bakersfield Country Club. The Aggies finished with a 34-over 898, just one stroke off champion San Francisco (33-over 897).

The runner-up finish is the best tournament showing by the Aggies since winning the Anuenue Spring Break Invitational in 2021.

Sophomore Abby Leighton finished tied for second with a 4-over 220. Leighton fired a final round 72 on the strength of four birdies on the back nine, including the last three holes.

Sophomore Elle Rastvortseva closely followed in fifth place with a 5-over 221. Rastvortseva carded a final round 5-over 77.

Newcomer Lauren Calderon tied for 11^th with an 8-over 224. Sophomore Naomi Danner tied for 43^rd overall with a 20-over 236, while classmate Marina Mata tied for 66^th with a 29-over 245. Sophomore Skyler May closed out the Ags in 68^th, carding a 30-over 246.

UC Davis will head to Rancho Santa Fe to compete in the Lamkin Invitational hosted by San Diego State.