Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara?
"I chose Niagara because I loved the atmosphere of the campus and the hospitality that it offers. The business department is outstanding and will give me the opportunity to thrive as a student. Niagara also gave me the lifetime opportunity to play Division I golf, which is an honor."

On The Course

2018-19 (Junior)
Did not compete in the in the 2018-19 season...Was named to the MAAC All-Academic Team. 

2017-18 (Sophomore)
Tied for 39^th place at the Roseann Schwartz Invitational…Tied for 20^th at the Golden Grizzlies Invitational and carded a season-best 77 (+5) in the first round…Tied for eighth in a dual match with La Salle…Tied for sixth place in a tri-match with La Salle and Delaware State…Placed fifth in a dual match with Saint Francis (Pa.)…Was named to the MAAC All-Academic Team

2016-17 (Freshman)
Shot 174 (+30) and finished in 43^rd place at Seahawk Invitational…Carded an 82 (+11) in team's win at Saint Francis…Shot 261 (+45) and finished in 32^nd at the MAAC Championships…Shot 175 (+31) at Golden Grizzlies Invitational and finished tied for 37^th.


Before Niagara
After playing one year with the Cattaraugus Little Valley boys’ team, Del Monaco joined the team at Southwestern, starting in eighth grade, so that she would have the opportunity to compete at the girls’ level...She qualified for the NYSPHSAA state championships five times and in 2016, Del Monaco tied for eighth out 81 girls participating from across New York State...Won the George Douglas Junior Golf Tournament, finishing first out of 20 girls with a score of 77...Competed in many events through the First Tee of Western New York, including the First Tee Nature Valley Open at Pebble Beach where each junior golfer was paired with a professional; Del Monaco was one of only 80 junior golfers from around the country selected and her and her pro partner, Fred Funk, finished two under par, missing the cut by only four strokes. 

Personal
Born in Olean, N.Y....Daughter of Mario and Kim...Has one brother, Joseph...Is pursuing a degree in Accounting.