BIG SKY CONFERENCE RELEASE
 
MOSCOW, Idaho – Senior Valeria Patino and junior Vicky Tsai have been selected to 2021 Big Sky Women's Golf All-Conference Teams. In consecutive seasons, Patino and Tsai have been recognized for their continued successes on the course.
 
"It's great having two experienced players playing well and leading this team," said head coach Lisa Ferrero. "Their success and experience that have really help other players on the team and motivate everyone to work harder."
 
Since joining the Vandals her freshman year, Patino has been selected to the All-Big Sky teams every year of her career. The three-time first team All-Big Sky selection continued he Stellar play this Spring, earning Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week after an 11^th place finish at the Gold Rush in February. Patino has finished inside the top-15 in three tournaments this season and will look to continue that momentum heading into the Big Sky Championships on April 19-21.
 
After her first selection to the Big Sky Conference teams last year, Tsai was selected again for her second consecutive year, being selected to the Third Team All-Big Sky. The junior started off the season with some momentum, carding her best finish of the Spring season in a tie for 13^th at the Texas State Invitational in early February. This led to Tsai earning the Big Sky Golfer of the Week just after their first tournament of the Spring 2021 season.
 
2021 Big Sky Women's Golf All-Conference Teams
Player of the Year: Jennifer Koga
Freshman of the Year: Jennifer Koga
 
First Team
Jennifer Koga, Saramento State
Chanikan (Pluem) Yongyuan, Southern Utah
Tess Blair, Sacramento State
Ekaterina Malakhova, Northern Arizona
Valeria Patino, Idaho
 
Second Team
Jasmine Cabajar, Portland State
Aleksandra Chekalina, Northern Arizona
Corinne Viden, Sacramento State
Ashley Croft, Northenr Arizona
Kirsten Convoy, Weber State
 
Third Team
Valerie Hernandez, Portland State
Wei-Chai (Vicky) Tsai, Idaho
Eliska Kocourkova, Northern Arizona
Kameryn Basye, Montana State
Jessica Zelasko, Weber State