No. 9 Pepperdine women's golf currently stands in sixth place with a +47 total after two rounds at the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational. The team struggled in the tough morning conditions, shooting +38, but improved significantly to +9 in the afternoon. Host Texas leads the tournament by 15 strokes at +17. Notable performances include Kylee Choi, who shot a 72 in the second round, and Eunseo Choi, who carded a total of 155 over 36 holes. The final round is set to resume tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. CT.

By the Numbers
  • Pepperdine shot +38 in the first round and +9 in the second round, totaling +47.
  • Texas leads the tournament at +17, 15 strokes ahead of second place Arkansas (+32).
Yes, But

Despite a strong comeback in the second round, the Waves face significant competition from teams like Texas and Arkansas. The challenging weather conditions impacted initial rounds, but some players managed to adapt and perform better later.

State of Play
  • The weather during the first round featured wind speeds over 25 mph and near-freezing temperatures.
  • Multiple teams, including Pepperdine, will need to finish unfinished second rounds in the morning before the final round starts.
What's Next

The Waves will look to build on their second-round improvements in the final round, aiming to climb higher in the standings. The forecast indicates improved weather conditions that could favor better scores.

Bottom Line

Pepperdine's resilience and ability to adapt in tough conditions highlight their potential. A strong finish in the final round could bolster their confidence heading into NCAA Regionals.