Samford’s Nicastro named SoCon Golfer of the Week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford's Gabi Nicastro has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week for all competitions held March 25–April 1, the league office announced Wednesday.  

This marks Nicastro’s fourth Golfer of the Week honor this season. 

The Bulldogs competed at the ULM Invitational on March 30–31, where Nicastro claimed individual medalist honors with a 13-under-par final score. Her third-round performance of 10-under 62 set a school record for the lowest single-round score in program history. 

The Huntsville, Alabama, native’s performance included the following statistical rankings: first in par 3 scoring (-3), second in par 4 scoring (-7), tied for sixth in par 5 scoring (-3), tied for first in eagles (1), and second in birdies (18). 

Previously named SoCon Freshman of the Year (2024) and SoCon Golfer of the Year (2025), Nicastro is currently ranked first among SoCon golfers this season, according to Scoreboard by Clippd. She also holds the highest national ranking among SoCon competitors at No. 192.  

Samford will conclude its regular-season schedule April 6–8 at the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge in Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. 

 Also nominated: Bella Kent - Wofford, Sophia Gambini - ETSU, Lulu Leetham - UNCG, Eva Ringwald - Furman
2025-26 SoCon Women’s Golfer of the Week