ORLANDO, Florida – Led by senior
Kayla Thompson, UNCW trimmed 12 shots off its opening round total during the second round of the UCF Challenge at Eagle Creek Golf Club on Monday afternoon.
Second Round Results |
Third Round Pairings
The Seahawks, who posted a 311 team score in their spring debut on Sunday, finished with a 299 team score in the second round. Miami surged to the top of the team standings after carding a 285 team score and will carry a four-stroke advantage over Wisconsin into the final round.
Thompson held steady in the individual standings with a share of fourth place after finishing the second round with an even-par 72. The Clarkton, N.C., product continued her strong play on par 5 holes, posting two of her three birdies in the round in those situations.
Senior
Lyberty Anderson is tied for 69th place after carding a one-over-par 73 in the second round, which included three birdies. Junior
Ellinoora Moisio finished the second round with a four-over-par 76, giving her a share of 75th place with sophomore
Thao My Nguyen, who fired a six-over-par 78.
Freshman
Rachael Mast shot nine-over-par in the second round, including a pair of birdies.
Coach Cindy Ho Says: "I am proud of how we bounced back today. Our decision making was better and we hit a lot of greens. We just haven't made enough putts over the first two days to be in a more competitive position. Kayla has played excellent over the first 36 holes and she had another solid round today. She has managed her game very well from tee to green and is in a great position to have a strong finish."
Up Next: The final round of the UCF Challenge takes place on Tuesday with a shotgun start at 8:45 a.m.
