EATONTON, Ga. – The Old Dominion women's golf team heads into the final round of the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational in the lead after a second round 305 (+17) on Saturday afternoon.
"We really weathered the storm today. Conditions were tough and the hole locations were very difficult," said head coach Mallory Hetzel. "Once again we finished well and saved a number of shots coming down the stretch. We have a great plan for tomorrow and relish the challenge."
Following a morning frost delay, juniors Leah Onosato and Jana Melichova led the way for ODU, both turning in a three-over 75 on the 6,031-yard course.
Graduate transfer Justine Lauer carded a 77 (+5), adding three birdies on the day. Noemie Sudron and Pilar Muguruza rounded out the ODU lineup, recording a 78 (+6) and 80 (+8), respectively.
After 36 holes, the Monarchs continue to lead the 15-team field in par 5 scoring (5.05). Additionally, ODU paces the field with 116 pars over two days of action. Overall, three Monarchs are within the top-20 individually.
Playing as an individual, freshman Elsie Verhoeven improved on her first round, carding an 84 on day two.
ODU Lineup
T5 Leah Onosato – 73 – 75
11 Noemie Sudron – 72 – 78
T15 Jana Melichova – 77 – 75
T19 Justine Lauer – 76 – 77
T41 Pilar Muguruza – 78 – 80
T85 Elsie Verhoeven – 88 – 84
Team Leaderboard
1 Old Dominion – 298 – 305
2 Kennesaw State – 304 – 302
3 No. 35 North Florida – 302 – 305
4 Mercer – 297 – 311
5 Tulane – 312 – 302
6 South Dakota State – 307 – 310
7 ETSU – 304 – 314
8 Middle Tennessee – 305 – 314
9 Wisconsin – 308 – 312
10 Rutgers – 305 – 319
11 UNCW – 311 – 315
12 Daytona State – 304 – 325
13 JMU – 315 – 320
14 Chattanooga – 319 – 317
15 Southern Miss – 330 – 315
Women’s Golf Grabs Lead After Second Round of the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational
