MOBILE, Ala. – The Panthers had an impressive end to the weekend at the USA Intercollegiate as they were able to set the lowest three-round tournament score (867) in school history surpassing the previous record (876) by 9 strokes.
Ari Acuff shot rounds of 70-70-68 to not only place second in the tournament at 8-under par but set the school record for the lowest three-round total. Her final round of 68 included 5 birdies, 12 pars and one bogey. Acuff's 68 is also the fifth lowest individual round and third lowest third round in school history.
The team finished seventh overall with a score of 3-over par. The Panthers shot a final round of 286 which is the fifth lowest round in school history and the lowest round since 2013.
"This is an incredible way to start the season. The competition is always tough at this event, but the ladies fought hard and it paid off. Seventh place is a solid finish within this field and we beat some historically strong teams. On the individual side, Ari played some incredible golf and I'm very proud of the way she handled herself mentally." head coach
Jessica Steward said.
This tournament marked the first of four fall tournaments. The Panthers will resume play Sept. 23-25 at the Lady Paladin Invitational.
Top 5 Teams
1. South Alabama: -15
2. Arkansas State: -7
t3. ULM: -6
t3. Memphis: -6
5. Western Kentucky: -3
Top 5 Individuals
1. Sydney Hackett (Western Kentucky): -10
t2.
Ari Acuff (Georgia State): -8
t2. Victoria England (Memphis): -8
4. Chantal Dueringer (ULM): -6
5. Morgan Beaulieu (Arkansas State): -5
Georgia State Results
t2.
Ari Acuff: -8 (70-70-68)
t22.
Mahina Leveau: +1 (72-71-74)
t41.
Aubri Braecklein: +6 (75-72-75)
t44.
Noemie Boulbes: +7 (76-77-70)
t58.
Kelly Strickland: +10 (77-75-74)
Field: Host South Alabama, Alabama- Birmingham, Arkansas- Little Rock, Arkansas State, Georgia State, Houston Baptist, Louisiana Monroe, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State, Texas- Arlington, Southern Miss, Troy, Western Kentucky
