BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Samford women’s golf team sits in second place after the first two rounds of the Samford Intercollegiate held Monday at Inverness Country Club.
Samford has a two-round score of 598 (300-298) to place second in the eight-team field. Jacksonville State leads the event with a score of 590 (301-289).
Samford was led by Grace Engel, placing third out of 52 golfers with a two-round score of 144 (74-70). Gabi Nicastro is tied for eighth at 150 (74-76), while Beka Yang is tied for 10th at 151 (76-75). Morgan Franklin is tied for 14th with a score of 153 (76-77), while Carter Lankford is tied for 26th at 159 (77-82).
Samford has three players participating as individuals with their scores not counting toward the team total. Grace Hall is tied for 20th with a score of 155 (80-75). Anne Reaves Skinner is tied for 40th at 167 (81-86), while Sophia Stephens is tied for 48th at 172 (84-88).
The tournament will conclude with the third and final round on Monday. Tee times start at 9 a.m. Fans can follow the action via live scoring at the following link: LIVE SCORING.
SAMFORD PLAYING FIVE SCORES
3. Grace Engel: 74-70—144 (+2)
T-8. Gabi Nicastro: 74-76—150 (+8)
T-10. Beka Yang: 76-75—151 (+9)
T-14. Morgan Franklin: 76-77—153 (+11)
T-26. Carter Lankford: 77-82—159 (+17)
INDIVIDUALS FROM SAMFORD
T-20. Grace Hall: 80-75—155 (+13)
T-40. Anne Reaves Skinner: 81-86—167 (+25)
T-48. Sophia Stephens: 84-88-172 (+30)
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