Lamar sits 11th among 13 teams after opening The Judson with a 36-hole score of 618. The Cardinals improved by two strokes in the second round and head into Tuesday’s final round one stroke behind 10th-place Alabama State. Matilda Samervong leads Lamar, tied for 20th individually.

By the Numbers
  • Lamar: 618 (310-308), 11th of 13 teams.
  • Samervong: 151 (76-75), tied for 20th.
  • South Alabama leads at 571 (292-279), 12 strokes ahead of Tulane.
  • Southern Miss’ Louise Cuyvers leads the individual field at 8-under 136 (67-69).
State of Play
  • Lamar is one stroke behind Alabama State for 10th place.
  • The Cardinals recorded eight birdies and 65 pars in the second round.
  • The final round starts Tuesday at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start.
Bottom Line

Lamar made modest progress in round two, but will need another low round to climb the standings on the final day.