MADISON, Wisc. (September 16, 2025) – Washington State Women's Golf freshman Kaitlyn Helm tied for third at the Badger Invitational hosted by the University of Wisconsin Tuesday.
 
The freshman from Phoenix capped her week with an even-par 72 to finish the 54-hole tournament at seven-under (209). Helm's mark of seven-under tied for the fourth-best 54-hole mark in program history while her score of 209 tied for the fifth-best 54-hole score in program history. Helm tied for the second-best round in program history with an opening-round 66, posted a second-round 71 and used five birdies to record a final round 72, finishing two strokes back of the winner.
 
Sophomore Grace Rubelsky closed her tournament with a final-round 73 to tie for 28th and senior Hannah Harrison posted a three-over 75 to tie for 35^th.
 
WSU moved up one spot on the final day to finish fifth out of the 14 competing teams, finishing ahead of Iowa and host Wisconsin.
 
The Course and Tournament Format
The tournament was held at the University Ridge Golf Course.
 
The course played as a par-72 at 6,297 yards.

Teams played 18 holes Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Washington State's Lineup
1. Agnes Brink
2. Kaitlyn Helm
3. Grace Rubelsky
4. Hannah Harrison
5. Sara Pineros
 
The Field
In addition to Washington State and hosts Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Denver, Delaware, Sam Houston, St. Thomas, South Dakota State, Bradley, Colorado State, Western Kentucky, Western Michigan and Wisconsin-Green Bay make up the 14-team field.
 
Live Results
https://scoreboard.clippd.com/results/current
 
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