University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Monday, October 12
Jonesboro, Ark.
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Golden Eagles Finish Lady Red Wolves Classic on Improved Note
10/13/2020 5:48:00 PM | Women's Golf
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- The Southern Miss women's golf team had its best round of the season-opening Lady Red Wolves Classic, carding a 298 as every member produced their lowest score of the week.
The Golden Eagles edged UAB for the No. 12 spot. Freshman Merche Corbacho again set the tone with a 1-under 71 that included three birdies, lowering her score each round on the week. Tenley Moretti produced a 74, tying her career-low set in the week's first round, which also included four birdies in a five-hole span.
"There has been a lot thrown at Merche starting out, but she is incredibly steady and it really showed this week," head coach Lucy Nunn said. "She's such a cool customer and nothing seems to bother her; she shows up and goes to work. Today, the entire team stepped up with Julie [Baker] being out for the final round. This group has a ton of heart and it's right out there in the open."
Emily Cox maintained her consistency with her third 78 of the tourney, while Valeria Pichardo rallied with a 75 to cap an eight-stroke improvement from the second round. Cox's 234 marked her lowest tally since the Jim West Challenge in October 2018.
The Black and Gold return to action in-state next week, taking part in The Ally at the Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point. The three-day event begins Monday.
Southern Miss Scores
16. Merche Corbacho (75-74-71 = 220)
T42. Tenley Moretti (74-80-74 = 228)
61. Emily Cox (78-78-78 = 234)
T69. Valeria Pichardo (79-83-75 = 237)
85. Julie Baker (85-77-0 = 162)
Team Leaderboard
1. South Alabama (866)
2. Arkansas State (880)
3. Troy (881)
4. Central Arkansas (884)
5. WKU (886)
T6. Chattanooga (887)
T6. Middle Tennessee (887)
8. Southern Illinois (895)
9. Houston Baptist (901)
10. Missouri State (904)
11. BYU (906)
12. Southern Miss (913)
13. UAB (915)
14. Little Rock (933)
15. Stephen F. Austin (943)
The Golden Eagles edged UAB for the No. 12 spot. Freshman Merche Corbacho again set the tone with a 1-under 71 that included three birdies, lowering her score each round on the week. Tenley Moretti produced a 74, tying her career-low set in the week's first round, which also included four birdies in a five-hole span.
"There has been a lot thrown at Merche starting out, but she is incredibly steady and it really showed this week," head coach Lucy Nunn said. "She's such a cool customer and nothing seems to bother her; she shows up and goes to work. Today, the entire team stepped up with Julie [Baker] being out for the final round. This group has a ton of heart and it's right out there in the open."
Emily Cox maintained her consistency with her third 78 of the tourney, while Valeria Pichardo rallied with a 75 to cap an eight-stroke improvement from the second round. Cox's 234 marked her lowest tally since the Jim West Challenge in October 2018.
The Black and Gold return to action in-state next week, taking part in The Ally at the Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point. The three-day event begins Monday.
Southern Miss Scores
16. Merche Corbacho (75-74-71 = 220)
T42. Tenley Moretti (74-80-74 = 228)
61. Emily Cox (78-78-78 = 234)
T69. Valeria Pichardo (79-83-75 = 237)
85. Julie Baker (85-77-0 = 162)
Team Leaderboard
1. South Alabama (866)
2. Arkansas State (880)
3. Troy (881)
4. Central Arkansas (884)
5. WKU (886)
T6. Chattanooga (887)
T6. Middle Tennessee (887)
8. Southern Illinois (895)
9. Houston Baptist (901)
10. Missouri State (904)
11. BYU (906)
12. Southern Miss (913)
13. UAB (915)
14. Little Rock (933)
15. Stephen F. Austin (943)
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