The South Dakota women's golf team climbed to fifth place after day two of the Summit League Women's Golf Championship, with windy conditions leading to higher scores overall. Freshman Ava Schroeder's 4-over par score of 76 stood out as the fifth lowest score in the tournament. Lara Gehring followed closely behind, just one stroke off Schroeder. USD's team score of 319 propelled them to fifth place, surpassing Omaha.

By the Numbers
  • Freshman Ava Schroeder scored 4-over par 76, the fifth lowest in the tournament.
  • Lara Gehring shot 5-over par 77, tied for the sixth lowest score of the day.
  • USD's team score of 319 gave them a two-day total of 621 (45-over par).
State of Play
  • South Dakota is in fifth place after day two, climbing above Omaha in the rankings.
  • The team is one spot and six strokes behind SDSU, with an Interstate Series point at stake.
What's Next

South Dakota will tee off for round two between 8:50 am and 9:30 am tomorrow, aiming to maintain their position and close the gap with SDSU.

Bottom Line

The South Dakota women's golf team's strong performance on day two of the Summit League Women's Golf Championship has positioned them in fifth place, with freshmen players leading the charge. Their solid team score has elevated them in the rankings, setting the stage for an intense final round.