ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany women's golf team is ready to begin the spring portion of the 2025-26 season. The Great Danes begin with a trip to the Duran Golf Club in Melbourne, Fla., as they compete in the Space Coast Classic.
 
Event #1 - Need to Know
Space Coast Classic Presented by MoonGolf
Duran Golf Club in Melbourne, Fla.
Saturday, Feb. 21 – Sunday, Feb. 22
Par – 72
Yardage – 6,312
LIVE SCORING
 
Live Stream
Championship Golf Network will provide live broadcast coverage of the final round of the Space Coast Classic Presented by MoonGolf on Feb. 22. Click here to watch.
 
UAlbany Lineup

1. Thantita Aungsuseewong
2. Callie Taylor
3. Mia Cepeda
4. Madison Kuratani
5. Lucia Esteban

 
Head Coach Colleen Cashman
"No better time or way to start out our spring season than heading to Florida for some sunshine and warmth to compete against a very solid lineup of teams. This Columbia event is first-class, and having the final round live streamed will be a nice treat for the players' family and friends to be able to watch. There is no doubt in my mind that we have been practicing more efficiently than most other northern teams, which gives us good vibes for the entire season. The lineups will change weekly in order to give everyone an opportunity to showcase their abilities and solidify their spots in the once-of-a-lifetime trip to Bermuda and of course, most importantly, the MAAC Championship. I'm certainly excited to see all of their hard work put into action over the next two months with hopefully some positive results and good vibes!"
 
Spring Schedule
The spring schedule features five total events. The team will travel to Florida three times, New Jersey once, and will make a special trip to Bermuda for the first time in program history. The team is set to start this weekend in the Space Coast Classic at Duran Golf Club before heading back to Florida a short time later for the Howard Lady Bison Invitational (March 2-3) at Hawkstone Country Club. The Great Danes will then head outside the United States to Bermuda for the Bermuda Triangle Collegiate (March 30-31), held at the Port Royal Golf Course. The team wraps up the season with a short trip to New Jersey to battle in the Rutgers Invitational (April 11-12) before ending the year at Disney's Magnolia Golf Course for the MAAC Championship (April 21-23). For a full list of the spring schedule, click here.
 
Preseason Poll
The Great Danes have been picked to finish second in this season's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Women's Golf Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league announced earlier this month.
 
UAlbany pulled in 79 points and one first place vote while Quinnipiac paced the field with 89 points and the remaining eight first place votes. UAlbany was followed by Sacred Heart (71), Fairfield (60), Merrimack (53), and Mount St. Mary's (45). The field was rounded out by Siena (35), Manhattan (34), Iona (18), and Niagara (11).
 
1. Quinnipiac, 89 (8)
2. UAlbany, 79 (1)
3. Sacred Heart, 71
4. Fairfield, 60
5. Merrimack, 53
6. Mount St. Mary's, 45
7. Siena, 35
8. Manhattan, 34
9. Iona, 18
10. Niagara, 11
 
Meet the Team
The team enters the second half of the season with a diverse and talented nine-player roster. Representing countries from around the world—including Thailand, Spain, South Africa, Canada, England, and France—the Great Danes are a seasoned group of competitors.
 
Seniors

• Thantita Aungsuseewong
  • Hometown: Nonthaburi, Thailand
  • Class Year: Senior
  • Years with Team: 4 (Joined in 2022-23)
  • Quick Bio: A consistent presence for the Great Danes since her freshman year, "Prime" has competed in nearly every major event over the last four seasons, including multiple MAAC Championship appearances.
• Lucia Esteban
  • Hometown: Madrid, Spain
  • Class Year: Senior
  • Years with Team: 4 (Joined in 2022-23)
  • Quick Bio: Bringing international experience from Madrid, Lucia has been a staple of the starting lineup for four years. She has shown steady improvement after being named the MAAC Rookie of the year in 2023.

Juniors

• Nicole Criscone
  • Hometown: Clifton Park, N.Y.
  • Class Year: Junior
  • Years with Team: 3 (Joined in 2023-24)
  • Quick Bio: A local standout from the Albany Academy, Nicole provides a strong hometown connection to the roster and has been contributing to the team's scoring since her debut as a freshman.
• Callie Taylor
  • Hometown: Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada
  • Class Year: Junior
  • Years with Team: 2 (Joined in 2024-25)
  • Quick Bio: Callie joined the Great Danes as a transfer from Appalachian State. Now in her second year with the program, she brings veteran leadership and consistency to the junior class after a strong first year with the program.

Sophomores

• Jessica Brown
  • Hometown: London, England
  • Class Year: Sophomore
  • Years with Team: 2 (Joined in 2024-25)
  • Quick Bio: One of several international players, Jessica joined the roster last year and continues to develop her game as she enters her second season of collegiate competition. She was a staple in the Great Dane lineup last season as a true freshman.
• Mia Cepeda
  • Hometown: Hauula, Hawaii
  • Class Year: Sophomore
  • Years with Team: 2 (Joined in 2024-25)
  • Quick Bio: Part of the "Hawaii duo" with Madison, Mia joined the team last season and brings a competitive edge to the sophomore class. She recorded a very impressive freshman campaign which looks to expand on this spring.
• Madison Kuratani
  • Hometown: Kapolei, Hawaii
  • Class Year: Sophomore
  • Years with Team: 2 (Joined in 2024-25)
  • Quick Bio: Madison made an immediate impact as a freshman, earning All-Conference honors after finishing sixth at the MAAC Championship. She remains a key player to watch in her second year.

Freshmen

• Diane Becassis
  • Hometown: Narbonne, France
  • Class Year: Freshman
  • Years with Team: 1 (Joined in 2025-26)
  • Quick Bio: One of the newest additions to the team, Diane comes to New York from the south of France to begin her collegiate career. She competed in two events this past fall.
• Jasmine Furstenburg
  • Hometown: George, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Class Year: Freshman
  • Years with Team: 1 (Joined in 2025-26)
  • Quick Bio: Jasmine rounds out the 2025-26 roster, bringing her talents from South Africa to help bolster the Great Danes' depth as a true freshman. She competed in four events in the fall, proving to be a solid player early in her career.

 
About the Courses
Duran Golf Club – Melbourne, Fla. – Learn More
Hawkstone Country Club – Gainesville, Fla. – Learn More
Port Royal Golf Course – Bermuda – Learn More
Rutgers Golf Course – Piscataway, N.J. – Learn More
Disney's Magnolia Golf Course – Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Learn More
 
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