HILLSBORO, Ore. — Pacific Lutheran University women's golf student-athlete Jayda Thomas won her first tournament of the fall over the weekend and on Monday was recognized for that performance, earning Northwest Conference Golfer of the Week.

Its the third time Thomas has won NWC Golfer of the Week, having previously won the award twice last spring. The Lakewood, Washington native secures the honor after earning medalist honors on Sunday at the Puget Sound Invitational, powering the Lutes to a runner-up team finish.

The senior won the UPS Invite by a comfortable four strokes, finishing the 36-hole event with a 146. Thomas opened the event with a 75, netting six pars, two birdies and two eagles. Thomas was even better on Sunday, rocking a one-under 71 round that included four birdies and 11 pars. 

Thomas previously won NWC Golfer of the Week on April 13 and March 23 last spring. 

Thomas and the Lutes close out the fall season on Oct. 25 & 26 at the Confluence Classic in Walla Walla, Washington.