By: Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications
DICKSON, Tenn. – Playing 36 holes over two days at the Greystone Golf Club
, the Tennessee State women's golf team battled tough winds on both days of the Starks Invitational as they cruised to a second-place finish in the two-day event, which was their first tournament of the season.
TSU shot a 650 for their two-day total as they played 18 holes each day. The Tigers fired a 333 in round one on Monday afternoon, followed by a 317 today. TSU was able to cut 16 strokes off their round one total.
Erin Marcelino shot a 156 (78, 78) to lead TSU with a second-place finish.
Alexandra Sadler finished tied for fifth after shooting a 159 (81, 78). After finishing with a 91 in round one,
Lucia Pantigozo shot a tournament-low score of 76 this afternoon to finish tied for 13
th with a 167.
Kalee Rhodes found herself in the top 15 as she finished tied for 15
th with a 168 (83, 85).
Kennedy Bentley placed just outside of the top 20 as she notched a 21st-place finish after firing a two-day score of 186 (94, 92).
Sabria Feagins rounded out TSU's lineup with a 30th-place finish after shooting a 234 (122, 112).
The Tigers will be back in action next Monday as they will play in Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at the Sevierville Golf Club in Sevierville, Tenn.