Middle Tennessee Women’s Golf Tied for Eighth at Ozarks National Invitational after Enduring Harsh Conditions
Blue Raiders women's golf endured challenging conditions at the Ozarks National Invitational, finishing the first round tied for eighth place at 328 (+40). Ella Manley led the team with a score of 79 (+7), positioning herself tied for 12th individually as they head into the final round.
The Big PictureThe team faced adverse weather conditions, including cold temperatures and strong winds, leading to a challenging round with higher scores than usual.
By the Numbers- The Blue Raiders' lineup made only four birdies during the first round.
- Hollister, Mo., saw a high temperature of 39°F on the day of the tournament.
- Winds reached up to 25 miles per hour during the 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
- MTSU is tied for eighth place with Indiana State, one stroke away from the top five and five strokes behind the top three teams.
- Due to inclement weather, the tournament will be shortened to 36 holes, with the final round to be played on Wednesday.
- Leading the field is Oral Roberts at 303 (+15), with Christina Riu from Oral Roberts as the individual leader at 69 (-3).
The team will compete in the final round with a 9 a.m. shotgun start on Wednesday, looking to improve their position and make a stronger finish in the tournament.
Bottom LineDespite facing tough weather conditions, Middle Tennessee women's golf team perseveres in the tournament, aiming to climb up the leaderboard and secure a better standing in the remaining rounds.
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