Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Monday, October 2
Manhattan, Kan.
Middle Tennessee
vs
Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational
Blue Raiders head into final round of Sunflower Invitational in sixth place
10/2/2023 6:22:00 PM | Women's Golf
MTSU records four eagles in the second round
Full Results
MANHATTAN, Kan. - On a windy day with gusts reaching up to 25 miles per hour, Middle Tennessee women's golf recorded four eagles in the second round of Kansas State's Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational on Monday, closing the first day of the tournament in sixth place with a team score of 604 (+28). Kendall Maynard is tied for 10th individually at 147 (+3) to lead the team.
Nicole Johnson picked up two of the team's four second-round eagles herself, including one on her second hole of the round on the par-5 16th. She and fellow freshman Ella Manley each went 2-under on the par-5 fourth hole, while Abbie Lee started her second round with an eagle on hole 13.
Maynard recorded two of the Blue Raiders' top-13 rounds of the season, carding a 74 (+2) and a 73 (+1) Monday. She picked up seven birdies in the first two rounds of the tourney.
Johnson is tied for 21st at 150 (+6) after back-to-back rounds of 75 (+3), carding five birdies in addition to her two eagles. Those rounds of 75 marked her second-lowest scores of the season.
Lee and Manley are tied for 37th individually at 155 (+11). Lee improved by a stroke from the first round to the second (78-77), while Manley carded rounds of 76 and 79.
Lanie Campbell, playing as an individual, is also tied for 37th at 155 (+11).
Molly Bebelaar is tied for 42nd at 157 (+13).
By the Numbers
5 - The Blue Raiders nearly matched their 2022-23 total of five eagles in Monday's second round.
0 - MTSU had not recorded an eagle through its first seven rounds of the season before the second half of Monday's action.
26 - The Blue Raiders have matched their team birdie total from their previous tournament with a round still to play.
Coach's Comments: Chris Adams
"We had a lot of great things happen today, especially four eagles and a lot of birdies, but we just have to clean up the doubles. When the wind picks up here in Kansas, it gets a little tough to control shots, but we have to play with confidence to smart targets. I'm proud of Kendall holding strong in the top 10. Nicole is playing solid as well. Tomorrow is another day to get better!"
Tournament Notes
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MANHATTAN, Kan. - On a windy day with gusts reaching up to 25 miles per hour, Middle Tennessee women's golf recorded four eagles in the second round of Kansas State's Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational on Monday, closing the first day of the tournament in sixth place with a team score of 604 (+28). Kendall Maynard is tied for 10th individually at 147 (+3) to lead the team.
Nicole Johnson picked up two of the team's four second-round eagles herself, including one on her second hole of the round on the par-5 16th. She and fellow freshman Ella Manley each went 2-under on the par-5 fourth hole, while Abbie Lee started her second round with an eagle on hole 13.
Maynard recorded two of the Blue Raiders' top-13 rounds of the season, carding a 74 (+2) and a 73 (+1) Monday. She picked up seven birdies in the first two rounds of the tourney.
Johnson is tied for 21st at 150 (+6) after back-to-back rounds of 75 (+3), carding five birdies in addition to her two eagles. Those rounds of 75 marked her second-lowest scores of the season.
Lee and Manley are tied for 37th individually at 155 (+11). Lee improved by a stroke from the first round to the second (78-77), while Manley carded rounds of 76 and 79.
Lanie Campbell, playing as an individual, is also tied for 37th at 155 (+11).
Molly Bebelaar is tied for 42nd at 157 (+13).
By the Numbers
5 - The Blue Raiders nearly matched their 2022-23 total of five eagles in Monday's second round.
0 - MTSU had not recorded an eagle through its first seven rounds of the season before the second half of Monday's action.
26 - The Blue Raiders have matched their team birdie total from their previous tournament with a round still to play.
Coach's Comments: Chris Adams
"We had a lot of great things happen today, especially four eagles and a lot of birdies, but we just have to clean up the doubles. When the wind picks up here in Kansas, it gets a little tough to control shots, but we have to play with confidence to smart targets. I'm proud of Kendall holding strong in the top 10. Nicole is playing solid as well. Tomorrow is another day to get better!"
Tournament Notes
- BYU and Sam Houston lead the field at 583 (+7).
- Carla Bernat of Kansas State is the individual leader at 139 (-5).
- The third round begins at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start.
Follow Middle Tennessee Women's Golf on social media on Facebook /MTWGolf Twitter (@MT_WGolf) and Instagram (@mt_wgolf).
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