Point Loma Nazarene University's women's golf team made a significant leap in the PacWest Championships, moving from fourth to third place after a stellar second round. The Sea Lions reduced their deficit from 16 to just eight strokes off the lead thanks to strong performances, including 15 total birdies. Notably, Annika Yturralde and Allie Nguyen both shot one-over 73, propelling them into the top-10 of the individual leaderboard.

By the Numbers
  • Point Loma improved their score by 17 strokes from the first round, scoring the best second round of any team.
  • Annika Yturralde recorded five birdies, including three on the front-nine.
  • All five Sea Lions finished in the top-20, with Yturralde in T-6th and Nguyen in T-8th.
State of Play
  • Point Loma's performance marks a strong response to their first-round challenges.
  • They will enter the final round just eight shots behind the leaders.
  • Yturralde leads all competitors with a four-under score on par-five holes.
What's Next

The Sea Lions will compete in the third and final round on Wednesday, aiming to capitalize on their momentum and potentially capture the championship title.

Bottom Line

Point Loma's remarkable turnaround in the second round highlights their competitive spirit and capability, setting them up for a thrilling conclusion to the PacWest Championships.