KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina – Sophomore
Thao My Nguyen and senior
Lyberty Anderson each carded a two-under-par 70 as UNCW opened play at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic in a tie for seventh place after the opening round on Sunday afternoon.
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The Seahawks, who are returning to action for the first time in three weeks, are just six shots off the pace after firing a 294 team score in the opening round. Host College of Charleston leads the 43-team field and holds a one-stroke advantage over William & Mary after posting an even-par 288 on Sunday.
Nguyen and Anderson are among a group of 11 players tied for fifth place following the opening round. Nguyen posted five birdies in the opening round along with an eagle on the second hole. Anderson, meanwhile, carded four birdies against just one bogey in her opening effort.
Junior
Ellinoora Moisio is tied for 61st place after finishing the first round with a three-over-par 75 while senior
Kayla Thompson shot seven-over-par to hold a share of 134th place.
Senior
Alaina Yeatts completed her opening round at 10-over-par and is tied for 171st place.
Coach Cindy Ho Says: "I was very pleased with the way the round ended for us. We battled back and played the last 13 holes at two-under-par after getting off to a slow start. We played very well overall with the exception of one hole that caused us trouble. Thao My and Lyberty had strong rounds, struck the ball exceptionally well and were able to capitalize on a lot of their birdie chances to help us stay close to the leaders. We are looking forward to seeing if we can post a good round tomorrow and make a move up the leaderboard."
Up Next: The Seahawks continue play at the Edwin Watts/Kiawah Island Classic on Monday morning.
