The No. 1 ranked Wingate University women's golf team is currently in second place at the South Atlantic Conference championships, trailing No. 24 Lincoln Memorial. Over the first two rounds, Wingate scored eight-over-par and eleven-over-par with a total of 21 birdies and an eagle. Sophomore Amely Bochaton leads the Bulldogs, positioned just one shot off the individual lead, followed closely by her teammate Olivia Meinecke, also in contention. The team aims to defend their championship title in the final round at The Preserve at Verdae.

By the Numbers
  • Wingate posted scores of 8-over and 11-over through two rounds.
  • Bochaton and Meinecke are one shot off the individual lead, with rounds of 2-under and 3-over.
  • The team recorded a total of 21 birdies and an eagle in the tournament.
State of Play
  • Wingate sits second overall, just behind Lincoln Memorial.
  • Bochaton and Meinecke are top players in par-four scoring.
  • Team feels optimistic about defending their title in the final round.
What's Next

In the final round, Wingate aims to make a strong push to reclaim the championship title, moving into the match play portion following the NCAA Division II championship format.

Bottom Line

Wingate must capitalize on their strong individual performances and maintain momentum in the final round to secure another SAC championship title, solidifying their status as a top-ranked team.