SSAC Announces 2025–26 Women’s Golf Honors

The Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) has officially unveiled its year-end awards for the 2025–26 women’s golf season, recognizing standout performances both on the course and in the classroom.

This year’s honorees include All-Conference selections, the All-Freshman Team, the Athletic Solutions All-Academic Team, and the Champions of Character Team. Major individual awards such as Player of the Year and Coach of the Year will be announced following the conclusion of the conference championship.

Adding to the excitement of the day, Lora Lee Williams, a senior at the University of Mobile, delivered a memorable performance by shooting a career-best even-par 72 earlier in the day. Williams also served as a featured speaker, highlighting her journey and reflecting on her growth both as a player and leader.

First-Team All-Conference Leads the Way

A talented group of golfers earned First-Team All-Conference recognition, showcasing consistent excellence throughout the season. Dalton State and William Carey each placed multiple athletes on the list.

First-Team All-Conference:

Jia Kataria (Dalton State)
Sara Burger (Dalton State)
Taamtond Nivasananda (William Carey)
Gracie Bloom (William Carey)
Iona Pollitt (UT Southern)
Sarah Meral (Loyola)

Depth Shines on Second Team

The Second-Team All-Conference selections reflect the depth of talent across the SSAC, with strong representation from several programs.

Second-Team All-Conference:

Catherine Singletary (Loyola)
Gracelyn Cooley (William Carey)
Tara Phipps (Dalton State)
Pattaramon Ruangrung (William Carey)
Tylah James (Dalton State)
Ella Ahlqvist (Dalton State)
Aidan Haithcock (William Carey)
Reese Day (Dalton State)
Aaliyah Achary (Loyola)
Johanna Haver (Loyola)
Maryssa Phillips (UT Southern)

Rising Stars: All-Freshman Team

The future of SSAC women’s golf looks bright, with several freshmen making an immediate impact.

All-Freshman Team:

Reese Day (Dalton State)
Johanna Haver (Loyola)
Susana Calvar (Dalton State)
Kenley Archer (William Carey)
Elin Gullbrandsson (Dalton State)

Excellence Beyond the Course

Academic success continues to be a major focus across the conference. The Athletic Solutions All-Academic Team honors student-athletes who balance high-level competition with strong performance in the classroom. Programs like UT Southern, Dalton State, William Carey, and Loyola were well represented, underscoring the conference’s commitment to holistic development.

Champions of Character

The Champions of Character Team recognizes individuals who exemplify integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. These student-athletes represent the very best of collegiate athletics.

Champions of Character Team: