WALLACE, North Carolina – Campbell shot a pair of identical two-under-par rounds to surge to an eight-shot lead after 36 holes at the River Landing Classic at the River Landing Golf Club on Monday afternoon.
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The Camels, who are participating in the tournament for the first time since 2008, overcame a three-stroke deficit to Memphis following the opening round to take the lead over the Tigers. Memphis, which set a tournament record by carding a 283 team score in the first round, shot 9-over-par in the second round to fall into second place.
Senior Ayelen Irizar of Campbell leads the 14-team field individually after carding a 3-under-par 141 in the opening day of the tournament, including an impressive 5-under-par mark in the first round.
Memphis junior Madison Thomas enters the final round just one shot off the lead after a pair of 1-under-par efforts on Monday.
UNCW finished the opening day in sixth place after closing out play with a 594 team score, including a 292 (+4) showing in the second round. Sophomore
Thao My Nguyen paced the Seahawks in the first 36 holes and holds a share of 10th place at 2-over-par (74-72=146).
Up Next: The third round of the River Landing Classic will take place on Tuesday morning with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
