Lady Vols Show Resilience: Progressing Through Two Rounds at NCAA Championships
CARLSBAD, Calif. – The Tennessee women’s golf team finds itself in the midst of an exhilarating showdown as they sit tied for 13th place after two rounds at the NCAA Championships hosted at the picturesque Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s Champions Course.
Round Two Recap: A Battle of Determination
The Lady Vols faced the afternoon wave on Saturday, posting a solid score of 9-over for the day. Currently, they stand at a cumulative 12-over, neck-and-neck with their in-state rival, Vanderbilt. With the impending cut in the field to 15 teams following Sunday’s action, every stroke counts as the competition heats up.
Key Performances
Despite a rocky start in round one, junior Manassanan Chotikabhukkana emerged as a beacon of resilience. She carded an impressive even-par 72, marking the team’s lowest score of the day. Chotikabhukkana showcased her skills by maintaining par on both sides of the course and enters the third round tied for 53rd.
Joining her in the performance spotlight, teammates Kyra Van Kan, Sofie Engeseth, and Martina Lopez-Lanchares each contributed to the team’s scorecard with respective rounds of 75. Their consistent play is crucial, as they look to elevate the team’s standing as the championship progresses.
Individual Standings: Lady Vols Shine Bright
In a remarkable showing, senior Bailey Davis stands out as the highest-ranked Lady Vol after two rounds. Despite not contributing a counting round on Saturday, she is tied for 20th overall at even-par. Davis’s experience and composure will be instrumental as the team aims to advance deeper into the competition.
Current Leaderboard Status
As the championship unfolds, here’s how the standings stack up after two rounds:
- Stanford: 571 (-5)
- Northwestern: 576 (E)
- Oregon: 577 (+1)
- USC: 579 (+3)
- Florida State: 579 (+3)
- Mississippi State: 580 (+4)
- Texas: 581 (+5)
- Oklahoma State: 581 (+5)
- Arizona State: 582 (+6)
- South Carolina: 583 (+7)
- Virginia: 587 (+11)
- Arkansas: 587 (+11)
T13. Tennessee: 588 (+12)
T13. Vanderbilt: 588 (+12)
Individual Leaderboard Breakdown
- T20: Bailey Davis – 67-77–144 (E)
- T53: Manassanan Chotikabhukkana – 76-72–148 (+4)
- T53: Kyra Van Kan – 73-75–148 (+4)
- T80: Sofie Engeseth – 75-75–150 (+6)
- T117: Martina Lopez-Lanchares – 78-75–153 (+3)
Looking Ahead: Tee Times
As we gear up for the thrilling third round on Sunday, May 18, the starting times are as follows (all times ET):
- 11:20 am: Martina Lopez-Lanchares
- 11:31 am: Sofie Engeseth
- 11:42 am: Manassanan Chotikabhukkana
- 11:53 am: Kyra Van Kan
- 12:04 pm: Bailey Davis
As the NCAA Championships move forward, tune in and cheer on the Lady Vols as they strive for greatness in the difficult terrain of elite collegiate golf. Each swing brings us closer to a thrilling conclusion!
