BOULDER CITY, Nev. – UT Tyler is sitting in eighth place after two rounds of the Las Vegas Desert Classic, posting a team score of 293 on Day two at Boulder Creek Golf Club.
Addison Kerkau led the Patriots after the second round, as the sophomore sits tied for 27th thanks to back to back rounds of 1 over par (73). Abigail McWilliams made one of the biggest of the tournament, rebounding from an opening round 77 to shoot 2-under par (70) in Round 2. She made a 21 spot jump on the leaderboard thanks to five birdies, as she heads into the final day tied for 32nd overall.
Laura Goetz is tied for 39th at 148 after shooting +5 (77) day two. Emmerson Doyle stays consistent entering the final round, as the senior shot a 75 (+3), including three birdies, which puts her into a tie for 45th. Ava Murcer will go into day three of the tournament tied for 52nd after she shot a second round 75(+3).
UT Tyler returns to play on Sunday looking to climb the team standings and close out their fall season on a strong note.