Bulldogs Move Up Following Day Two of the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – After two rounds of the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge, the UNC Asheville women's golf team sits in a two-way tie for eighth place, moving up one spot from the opening round.

The Bulldogs improved their first-round score by six strokes, posting a 295 (+11) on day two, after a 301 on Monday. The Bulldogs were led once again led by Caroline Patterson who was one of two players to shoot the lowest score of the second round with a 68 (-3). Patterson is now in a three-way tie for second overall.

Breanna Hoese also climbed the leaderboard after carding a 73 (+2), placing her in a tie for 28th. Pennie Osterberg matched that effort with a 73 (+2) and moved into a tie for 41st.

Jordyn Arts recorded an 81 (+10) and is tied for 64th, while Lauren Madson posted an 83 (+12) and sits tied for 90th.

The third and final round of the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge is set for Wednesday, April 8.

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