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SEC Announces Postseason Women’s Golf Awards; Lopez Ramirez Named Player of the Year
May 04, 2023 | Women's Golf
STARKVILLE – Three members of the Mississippi State women's golf team collected postseason awards in a vote by the league's head coaches, the SEC announced on Thursday, May 4. Julia Lopez Ramirez secured the league's highest honor by being named the SEC Player of the Year.
In addition to her SEC Player of the Year honor, Lopez Ramirez earned First Team All-SEC honors. Lopez Ramirez wasn't alone in earning SEC recognition on Thursday as freshmen Izzy Pellot and Surapa Janthamunee were selected to the All-SEC Freshman Team. Pellot was also selected to the SEC Community Service Team for all her hard work outside of the golf course.
Lopez Ramirez, who becomes the first Bulldog golfer to be named the SEC Player of the Year, finished the regular season with a scoring average of 70.31, the lowest in Mississippi State history and the second lowest in all of collegiate golf this season. After being named the SEC Freshman of the Year last season, Lopez Ramirez has excelled in her sophomore campaign. During the 2022-23 season, Lopez Ramirez has won two individual titles, while placing inside the top five in eight tournaments all while being named the SEC Golfer of the Week three times. Her two individual titles came at the Blessings Collegiate Invite and the SEC Championship.
Lopez Ramirez's performance at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational was perhaps the highlight of her season. In the opening round, she broke the course record with a 7-under par (65), finishing the tournament with a 6-under par (66) in the final round. Lopez Ramirez carded 19 birdies throughout the event, more than any other player, and won the individual title, leading the Bulldogs to a second consecutive team title. This marked the fourth time she has won an individual title in her collegiate career.
Freshmen Izzy Pellot and Surapa Janthamunee have shined during their first year as Bulldogs, becoming the fifth and sixth members selected to the SEC's All-Freshman Team in program history.
Pellot was recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Week twice. With six top-20 finishes in nine events, Pellot has been a valuable asset to the Bulldogs. Pellot is only the second Bulldog to receive multiple SEC Freshman of the Week honors in a season, with the first being Lopez Ramirez in last season. Pellot was selected to represent Mississippi State on the SEC's Community Service Team. Throughout the 2022-2023 season, Pellot never hesitated to lend a hand in helping the Starkville community.
Janthamunee, nicknamed SJ, has been a fixture in the Bulldog's lineup this spring, competing in five events. SJ earned a 73.41 scoring average and recorded eight rounds of par or better golf, including two rounds in the 60s.
The Bulldogs now shift their focus to regional action. The Bulldogs will be the No. 1 seed in the Westfield Regional in Westfield, Ind. and they will play at The Club at Chatham Hills. The NCAA regionals will be played May 8-10.
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In addition to her SEC Player of the Year honor, Lopez Ramirez earned First Team All-SEC honors. Lopez Ramirez wasn't alone in earning SEC recognition on Thursday as freshmen Izzy Pellot and Surapa Janthamunee were selected to the All-SEC Freshman Team. Pellot was also selected to the SEC Community Service Team for all her hard work outside of the golf course.
Lopez Ramirez, who becomes the first Bulldog golfer to be named the SEC Player of the Year, finished the regular season with a scoring average of 70.31, the lowest in Mississippi State history and the second lowest in all of collegiate golf this season. After being named the SEC Freshman of the Year last season, Lopez Ramirez has excelled in her sophomore campaign. During the 2022-23 season, Lopez Ramirez has won two individual titles, while placing inside the top five in eight tournaments all while being named the SEC Golfer of the Week three times. Her two individual titles came at the Blessings Collegiate Invite and the SEC Championship.
𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 🏆
— Mississippi State Women's Golf (@HailStateWG) May 4, 2023
⭐️ 𝐒𝐄𝐂 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧
⭐️ 𝟕𝟎.𝟑𝟏 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 (𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘌𝘊 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥)
Julia becomes the first Bulldog to earn this prestigious honor! #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/Hrtrs1Haq5
Lopez Ramirez's performance at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational was perhaps the highlight of her season. In the opening round, she broke the course record with a 7-under par (65), finishing the tournament with a 6-under par (66) in the final round. Lopez Ramirez carded 19 birdies throughout the event, more than any other player, and won the individual title, leading the Bulldogs to a second consecutive team title. This marked the fourth time she has won an individual title in her collegiate career.
Freshmen Izzy Pellot and Surapa Janthamunee have shined during their first year as Bulldogs, becoming the fifth and sixth members selected to the SEC's All-Freshman Team in program history.
𝘼𝙡𝙡-𝙎𝙀𝘾 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 ‼️
— Mississippi State Women's Golf (@HailStateWG) May 4, 2023
𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐄𝐂 - Julia Lopez Ramirez.
𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 - Izzy Pellot & Surapa Janthamunee.#HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/f9fjNgL411
Pellot was recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Week twice. With six top-20 finishes in nine events, Pellot has been a valuable asset to the Bulldogs. Pellot is only the second Bulldog to receive multiple SEC Freshman of the Week honors in a season, with the first being Lopez Ramirez in last season. Pellot was selected to represent Mississippi State on the SEC's Community Service Team. Throughout the 2022-2023 season, Pellot never hesitated to lend a hand in helping the Starkville community.
We couldn't be more proud of our very own @Izzygolfer for being named to the 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺!
— Mississippi State Women's Golf (@HailStateWG) May 4, 2023
Thank you for your commitment to serving others and representing the Bulldogs with class both on and off the course. #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/pyeNcQTm1W
Janthamunee, nicknamed SJ, has been a fixture in the Bulldog's lineup this spring, competing in five events. SJ earned a 73.41 scoring average and recorded eight rounds of par or better golf, including two rounds in the 60s.
The Bulldogs now shift their focus to regional action. The Bulldogs will be the No. 1 seed in the Westfield Regional in Westfield, Ind. and they will play at The Club at Chatham Hills. The NCAA regionals will be played May 8-10.
– HailState.com –
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