Florida Gulf Coast University women's golf shot a tournament-low 281 to rise to second place at the Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate in South Carolina, trailing High Point University by three shots. The team's impressive performance included being the only team with an under-par score in the second round and leading the field in made birdies with 26.

By the Numbers
  • The team shot a tournament-low 281 (-3), tying the third-lowest team round in program history.
  • FGCU leads the 19-team field in made birdies with 26.
  • The team posted a combined 13-under-par team score on par-five holes.
Yes, But

Despite the strong performance, FGCU still trails High Point University by only three shots, adding pressure for the final round.

State of Play
  • FGCU improved from tied for seventh to second place after the tournament-low round.
  • Three Eagles are in the top 10 individually, with Lousiane Gauthier leading the team in sixth place.
What's Next

The Eagles aim for their second team title of the season as they tee off the final round on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

Bottom Line

FGCU's tournament-low round propelled them to contention in second place, setting the stage for a potential team title in the final round, showcasing their prowess with impressive birdie counts and strong performances on par-five holes.