The Southern Miss women's golf team finished the first day of the Magnolia Collegiate in sixth place after battling difficult weather conditions. The Golden Eagles are just four strokes behind fifth place, currently occupied by Stetson. Notably, Morgan Guepet had an outstanding opening round with a score of even-par 72, ranking her third among individuals. The team recorded a total of 19 birdies over the first two rounds, highlighting their competitive spirit. Wednesday鈥檚 final round is set to begin with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m., pending weather conditions.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss scored a total of 19 birdies through 36 holes.
  • Morgan Guepet shot a third-lowest career round of even-par 72.
State of Play
  • The Golden Eagles are tied for sixth place with a total score of 33-over par.
  • West Georgia and Lipscomb are tied for first at 23-over par.
What's Next

The team will compete in the final round on Tuesday morning and will need to improve their performance to climb the leaderboard. Weather conditions could affect tee-off times, especially if frost occurs. Coaches and players are prepared to adapt to any changes required for the final round.

Bottom Line

The Golden Eagles displayed resilience despite challenging conditions and are within striking distance of the top teams. Success in the final round will rely on maintaining momentum and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.