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Day 2
Walz Ties Career Low on Day 2 in Florida
3/21/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Golf
SORRENTO, Fla. - Freshman Joey Walz (Pittsburgh, Pa.) shaved nine strokes off her first round score to lead Marshall women's golf on Day 2 at the Morehead State Spring Citrus Challenge at Red Tail Golf Club on Monday.
Walz posted a 2-over-par 74, tying the lowest score of her young career. She shot a 74 once before, during the second round of the Pinehurst Challenge on Oct. 11, 2015. Walz has a 13-over 157 individual score through 36 holes.
With 18 holes remaining, Marshall remains in 18th place with a 642 team score heading into the final round on Tuesday.
ON THE LEADERBOARD
James Madison surged from ninth place into a tie for first with Elon at 21-over 597. The Phoenix's Kelsey Badmaev is in first place at 2-under 142, followed by teammate Heather Munro and Jacksonville State's Valentina Giraldo, tied for second at 1-under 143.
PRATS' POINTS
Quotes from head coach Tiffany Prats:
On Joey Walz's performance:
"I'm proud of Joey for the way that she came back today. She didn't hit the ball great but she found a way to score. This is what we talk about all the time; golf is a game where you have to find a way to get the ball in the hole."
AMONG THE HERD
T56 - Joey Walz (83-74=157, +13)
T84 - Leigha Holt (81-80=161, +17)
T84 - Ylva Forslund (80-81=161, +17)
T94 - Sarfina Seretharan (78-85=163, +19)
T117 - Sierra Everson (84-94=178, +34)
UP NEXT
The Herd will complete the tournament with a final 18-hole round on Tuesday. For all the latest information about Marshall women's golf, follow @HerdMWGolf on Twitter.
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