WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Northeastern State's Jessica Parker captured the 2026 MIAA Women's Golf Individual Championship on Wednesday, overcoming a challenging final round to secure the title at Mules National Golf Club.

Parker, a junior, finished with a 54-hole total of 222 (73-73-76), holding off a late charge to win by one stroke. She entered the final round with the lead but briefly fell behind before regaining control down the stretch.

Nebraska-Kearney's Liz Lyons made a late push but faltered over the final four holes, allowing Parker to seal the victory. The win also earned Parker a spot on the MIAA All-Tournament team.

"Jess has never wavered in her confidence to win tournaments after missing the first half of the season," Northeastern State head coach Scott Varner said. "She kept fighting and has been a great leader all spring.

"We put in a lot of work, and she has led the way with the women, even though this spring has been a struggle. I'm beyond proud of her."

Parker's victory marks the second consecutive year a Northeastern State golfer has won the MIAA individual title, following Sam Maceli's win last season. Baylee Price previously won the event twice for the RiverHawks in 2014 and 2016.

As a team, Northeastern State finished 10th with a total score of 971 (324-331-316). Talya Samir led the rest of the RiverHawks, placing 32nd with a 241 (79-85-77).

Nebraska-Kearney claimed the team championship with a 907, edging Washburn by two strokes in the final standings.

Parker is now in position for a potential NCAA Regional selection as an individual, with selections set to be announced in the coming week.