Sophomore Elsa Maren Steinarsd么ttir of Western Carolina women's golf surged up 16 spots in the individual rankings at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic, currently tied for 32nd overall. All five team members improved their scores during the second round at the University of Georgia Golf Course. The tournament resumes on Monday with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, featuring WCU paired with Jacksonville State and individual competitors.

By the Numbers
  • Steinarsd么ttir recorded a two-round total of 152, finishing with a score of 2-over par, 74, on Sunday.
  • Team finished the round at 629 (+53), securing 14th place overall, with all players showing score improvements from the previous rounds.
State of Play
  • Event host Georgia leads the tournament with a 12-stroke advantage after a second-round score of 284, totaling 577.
  • Florida Gulf Coast climbed into third place with 593, while High Point slipped to fourth with a score of 596.
  • Trinity Beth remains the individual leader, extending her lead to four strokes with a total of 135.
What's Next

The final round on Monday will be crucial for all teams, particularly for Western Carolina as they aim to climb the leaderboard further. Live scoring will be available through the Scoreboard app for real-time updates.

Bottom Line

Steinarsd么ttir's impressive performance reflects the potential for Western Carolina to improve its standings in future competitions, highlighting the importance of consistent play from all team members to close the gap with leading teams.