"Today was a solid round overall for us," FGCU head coach Sarah Trew said. "We got in our own way a couple times, but rebounded very well. Scoring was a little more difficult as the wind picked up so I am proud of us for putting up the low round of the day. Tomorrow will be a fight for the hardware, but we are looking forward to the challenge and hope to close out the fall on a high note."
FGCU is tied with Stetson for second place behind Florida Atlantic, who holds just a one-stroke lead at 575 (-1). Those three schools are at least three strokes ahead of host Florida International in fourth place and eight strokes better than Cincinnati in fifth place.
The Green and Blue's 576 (E) is the third lowest 36-hole team score in program history, as well as the second-lowest in relation to par behind their 570 (-6) in the Johnie Imes Invitational last year.
Top 36-Hole Team Performances in Program History
2018-19 - Johnie Imes Invitational - 570 (-6)
2018-19 - Spring Break Shootout - 572 (+4)
2019-20 - 42nd Annual FIU Pat Bradley - 576 (E)
2019-20 - Jupiter Women's Invitational - 587 (+19)
2017-18 - 40th Annual FIU Pat Bradley - 589 (+13)
2012-13 - ASUN Championship - 589 (+13)
Lowest Rounds in Program History
2018-19 - Spring Break Shootout - 281, 1st Round
2018-19 - 41st Annual FIU Pat Bradley - 283, 3rd Round
2018-19 - Johnie Imes Invitational - 284, 2nd Round
2018-19 - Spring Break Shootout - 285, 3rd Round
2018-19 - Johnie Imes Invitational - 286, 1st Round
2019-20 - 42nd Annual FIU Pat Bradley - 287, 1st Round
2019-20 - 42nd Annual FIU Pat Bradley - 289, 2nd Round
2019-20 - Johnie Imes Invitational - 289, 3rd Round
2018-19 - Lady Paladin Invitational - 289, 3rd Round
Natalia Nassar's career and team-best 141 (-3) is tied for the fourth-lowest 36-hole individual score all-time, as well as the fourth-lowest in relation to par. Despite those windy situations, Nassar produced her second consecutive round under par with a 71 (-1), and her 36-hole score has her in a tie for fifth place individually.
Top 36-Hole Individual Performances in Program History
2018-19 - Ailsa Clark - Spring Break Shootout - 137 (-5)
2018-19 - Laura Edmonds - Johnie Imes Invitational - 138 (-6)
2018-19 - Kelsy Holbert - Johnie Imes Invitational - 140 (-4)
2019-20 - Natalia Nassar - 42nd Annual Pat Bradley Invitational - 141 (-3)
2016-17 - Megan Blonien - Johnie Imes Invitational - 141 (-3)
In addition to Nassar, Ailsa Clark also performed well. The senior overcame a triple bogey on the 16th hole behind a trio of birdies to shoot an even-par 72, which has her at 143 (-1) overall and in a tie for 13th individually. Another player in the top 20 is Sarah Edwards, who shot a 1-over 73 and has produced a 145 (+1) so far.
Coming in just behind Nassar (5) for the team-high in birdies was Laura Edmonds with four. The sophomore totaled three alone on the front half of the course, finished with a 73 (+1) and is tied for 30th at 148 (+4). Isabella Portokalis rounded out the lineup with a 75 (+3), and she sits in a tie for 47th with 151 (+7).
Individual Results
T-5. Natalia Nassar - 70-71---141 (-3)
T-13. Ailsa Clark - 71-72---143 (-1)
T-19. Sarah Edwards - 72-73---145 (+1)
T-30. Laura Edmonds - 75-73---148 (+4)
T-47. Isabella Portokalis - 74-77---151 (+7)
Team Standings (#GolfStat ranking as of Oct. 15)
1. #127 Florida Atlantic - 285-290---575 (-1)
T-2. #126 FGCU - 287-289---576 (E)
T-2. #112 Stetson - 286-290---576 (E)
4. #90 Florida International - 287-292---579 (+3)
5. #135 Cincinnati - 285-299---584 (+8)
6. #115 UTEP - 296-290---586 (+10)
7. #119 James Madison - 296-291---587 (+11)
8. #75 Gonzaga - 291-297---588 (+12)
9. #145 South Alabama - 283-307---590 (+14)
10. #151 Georgia State - 297-299---596 (+20)
T-11. #200 UTRGV - 293-307---600 (+24)
T-11. #149 Eastern Michigan - 300-300---600 (+24)
T-11. #152 Jacksonville - 303-297---600 (+24)
14. #209 McNeese State - 296-306---602 (+26)
15. #137 Missouri State - 304-300---604 (+28)
16. #113 Northern Arizona - 303-305---608 (+32)
17. #194 Texas A&M Corpus Christi - 303-312---615 (+39)
Cincinnati: "The team had to battle some tough conditions today," said head coach Janet Carl. "We are very proud of all the effort as the team fought hard until the end. The difference between yesterday and today was simply birdie putts dropping. Today we had a total of nine birdies which hurt us for sure. Out of the top-six teams, next lowest birdie total was 12. The team needs to go out tomorrow with the same strategy and commitment and see if we can get a few more putts to drop. This team just needs to continue to believe in themselves."
Gonzaga: "The wind was up today, which made the course harder than I thought. It was the first time we've seen wind since we've been here, but we played hard all day," head coach Brad Rickel said. "We gave some back the last three to four holes. We will have to play a really good 18 holes tomorrow if we want to be near the top in the end. Quynn [Duong] continued to be solid and will be looking to go low tomorrow. All five in our lineup are contributing."
James Madison: "I'm extremely happy with the way we played today,"said head coach Tommy Baker. "There were scores out there to be had and we did a great job of executing and posting a really strong score. We moved up the leaderboard and put ourselves in a good position to have a great finish here if we come out with the same focus and drive on Tuesday morning."
Georgia State: “Today was another solid performance by Chloe,” head coach Jessica Steward said. “Playing later in the day today meant breezier conditions, and the entire field’s scores justify that the course played more difficult than yesterday. Instead, Chloe stayed strong and posted another sub-par round. As a team, we met our goal of improving on the par 3’s, but we’re a little disappointed with our finish. Our focus tomorrow will be staying focused and in control, playing all the way through the last hole.”
Northern Arizona: "Today just was not our day," said head women's golf coach Brad Bedortha. "It is very humid and its a different environment but we do not use that as an excuse. End of the day we just have to play better and perform at the standard that we know, and have, competed at.
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