UVA and Redding Top the Leaderboards at Fossum Invitational
East Lansing, Mich. – The Virginia women’s golf team opened its season in impression fashion by grabbing the lead at Michigan State’s Mary Fossum Invitational after 36 holes of play on Saturday. UVA posted rounds of 7-under 281 and 2-over 290 for a total of 5-under 571. Georgia and Florida are tied for second place at 2-under 574 in the 16-team event.
The tournament marked the debut of first-year coach Ria Scott as UVA’s head coach.
Cavalier senior Anna Redding (Concord, N.C.) leads the field after shooting 7-under 137. She posted rounds of 69 and 68 to start the season. Michigan State’s Allyson Geer-Park is one shot behind Redding.
UVA senior Katharine Patrick (Houston, Texas) is tied for sixth place at 1-under 143. She started the day by equaling Redding’s opening-round score of 69 and turned in a 2-over 74 during the afternoon.
Sophomore Beth Lillie (Fullerton, Calif.) is in 16th place at 1-over 145. She had rounds of 70 and 75. Senior Morgan Gonzales is in 25th place at 147. She shot 73 and 74. Junior Julia Ford is in 32nd place at 149. She posted scores of 75 and 74.
The final round of the tournament is scheduled for Sunday. Live scoring is online at Golfstat.com.
Mary Fossum Invitational
Forest Akers West Golf Course
East Lansing, Mich.
Par 72, 6,334 yards
Second Round Results
Team Results
1. Virginia 281-290-571
2. Georgia 292-282-574
2. Florida 289-285-574
4. Michigan State 291-284-575
5. Old Dominion 294-283-577
6. Miami 289-296-585
7. Indiana 289-301-590
8. Texas Tech 298-293-591
9. Toledo 301-295-596
10. Mercer 296-303-599
11. Mississippi State 303-297-600
12. Sacramento State 293-311-604
13. Rutgers 306-299-605
14. Kansas State 310-309-619
15. Northern Illinois 308-312-620
16. Eastern Michigan 320-314-634
Individual Leaders
1. Anna Redding, Virginia 69-68-137
2. Allyson Geer-Park, Michigan State 68-70-138
3. Dewi Weber, Miami 67-74-141
3. Bailey Tardy, Georgia 70-71-141
Virginia Results
1. Anna Redding 69-68-137
6. Katharine Patrick 69-74-143
16. Beth Lillie 70-75-145
25. Morgan Gonzales 73-74-147
32. Julia Ford 75-74-149