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Benedetta Moresco Leads the Tide Through Day Two of the Gators Invitational
2/22/2021 1:48:00 PM | Women's Golf
The rookie recorded four birdies in the second round on Monday
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Freshman Benedetta Moresco fired a 3-under par 67 on Monday to lead Alabama on the second day of the Gators Invitational at the par 70, 6,002-yard Mark Bostick Golf Course.
Alabama improved by four strokes from the first round, notching a round two score of 7-over par 287. The Crimson Tide are tied for fifth place at 18-over par 578 (291-287) headed into Tuesday's third and final round.
Ole Miss holds the second-round lead in the team standings with a 12-over par 572 after carding a 1-under-par 279 on Monday. Anna Nordfors of Campbell, Aneka Seumanutafa of Ohio State and Virunpat Olankikunchai of Maryland are all knotted at two-under par to lead the individual standings with the Tide's Benedetta Moresco two shots back at even-par 140.
A Look at the Alabama Lineup
- Benedetta Moresco moved up the individual leaderboard after making four birdies to finish three-under par 67 in the second round.
- Caroline Curtis and Kenzie Wright are both at a two-day score of 6-over par 146, tied for 22nd.
- Polly Mack sits tied for 41st after posting an 8-over par 78 in the second round.
- Emilie Øverås rounded out play for Alabama and finished tied for 59th place on the day.
Round Two Results
7. Benedetta Moresco, 73-67/140
T22. Caroline Curtis, 74-72/146
T22. Kenzie Wright, 76-70/146
T41. Polly Mack, 71-78/149
T59. Emilie Øverås, 73-79/152
Next Up
The Crimson Tide will return to the Mark Bostick Golf Course on Tuesday morning for the final round of competition and have a shotgun start at 7:45 a.m. CT. Alabama will be paired with Miami and tournament host Florida for the final 18.
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