JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. – The No. 44 Old Dominion women's golf team currently sits in third place at the Briar's Creek Invitational through over 31 holes of play. The Monarchs sit ahead of six nationally ranked opponents.
"It's hard to adequately describe how difficult the conditions were today. We've seen some tough winds this semester but today was by far the hardest," ODU head coach Mallory Hetzel said, "Briar's Creek is a strong test of golf and it took everything we had to fight to the finish. It's great to see us moving in the right direction. Our hard work is paying off and we are looking forward to the final round."
Tournament play was suspended due to darkness. Play will resume tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. continuing through the final round with a shotgun start at approximately 9:00 a.m.
In the opening round, ODU shot a 303 (+15), led by junior Jana Melichova, who fired a one-under 71. Melichova was tied for the lead following the first 18 holes of action. On the 6,110 yard track, Melichova recorded six birdies in her 33 holes played. The Czech Republic native currently sits in a tie for 14th and is seven-over in her second 18.
Senior Noemie Sudron opened the tournament with a 75 (+3) and is placed alongside Melichova in a tie for 14th. Elsie Verhoeven fired off a 76 to match her career-low. She's currently three-over with four holes to play in the second round.
Leah Onosato carded an 81 in the opening round. The reigning C-USA Golfer of the Week recorded 24 pars in her 33 holes played, which is second-most in the 93-player field. She's currently one-under in her second round and in a tie for 28th.
Justine Lauer shot an 88 in the first round on Monday and is tied for 82nd.
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ODU Lineup
T14 Jana Melichova – 71
T14 Noemie Sudron – 75
T18 Elsie Verhoeven – 76
T28 Leah Onosato – 81
T82 Justine Lauer – 88
Team Leaderboard
1 College of Charleston
2 No. 34 Michigan
3 No. 44 Old Dominion
4 No. 18 Miami
5 North Carolina
6 No. 14 Maryland
T7 No. 25 UCF
T7 No. 40 Michigan State
9 Minnesota
T10 Ohio State
T10 No. 38 Illinois
12 East Carolina
13 NC State
14 No. 49 Kansas
15 Penn State
16 Boston College
17 Campbell
18 Indiana
Play Suspended at Briar’s Creek Invitational; Monarchs Sit in Third
