Kennesaw State's women's golf team holds second place after the first day of the Bentwater Collegiate, trailing only Louisville. Ariana Silva is two strokes behind the individual leader after scores of 75 and 71, while Alessandra Nagayo is tied for fifth. The Owls posted a total of 38-over par with scores of 309 in Round 1 and 305 in Round 2. Other team members Nyah Kelly and Jackie Jang placed 31st and 36th, respectively, while several competitors struggled in individual rankings. The next round is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

By the Numbers
  • Kennesaw State scored 309 in Round 1 and 305 in Round 2 for a total of 38-over par.
  • Ariana Silva is 2-over for the tournament, just 2 strokes behind the leader, Veronika Exposito from Louisville, who is at 1-under.
State of Play
  • Kennesaw State's second-place finish is a strong showing against competition, including ACC opponent Louisville.
  • The Owls were consistent across both rounds, improving their score from Round 1 to Round 2.
What's Next

The Owls will aim to close the gap on Louisville in Round 3 on Tuesday, needing strong performances from both Silva and Nagayo to secure a victory.

Bottom Line

Kennesaw State's women's golf team is well-positioned for success, with a strong individual performance from Silva and the potential for team improvement in the final round, highlighting the importance of consistency moving forward.