TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Alabama State University’s Jenelle Kraakman shot a 75 and Sylvia Masango shot a 78 in leading the Lady Hornets to a 315 on the second day of the NCAA East Regional Championship.
ASU’s score of 315 matches their total from yesterday’s first round action and has them at 630 heading into Saturday’s third and final round.
“I am really proud of how the team is playing,” Head Coach Dr. Gary Grandison said. “They struggled as a team, but they are struggling and shooting a 315 which is a step in the right direction for us. I am excited about where we are headed.”
It was Kraakman’s second consecutive 75 and it was ASU’s second consecutive 315 as the Lady Hornets now have a two-day total of 630. Kraakman finished the day with 14 pars, a birdie, two bogeys and a double bogey on her way to shooting an even par 36 on the front nine and countering that with a 39 on the back nine. She will enter the final day of competition with a two-day total of 150.
“She (Kraakman) is playing better than her score,” Grandison said. “She is keeping her temperament and I am proud of her.”
Masango made a great recovery on the tough back nine to post a score of 78. After struggling to a 43 on the first nine holes, the freshman started the back nine with an eagle three on the par five 10th hole. From there she went on to post a one-under 35 to finish the day with a 78 and a two-day total of 163.
“I’m so proud of the way she (Masango) played,” Grandison said. “With the exception of one hole where she really struggled she came back and played at the highest level of golf. She actually played under par from that hole on.”
Brooklyn Kraakman shot an 80 today to bring her two-day total to 158, and Dismary Marquez also has a 158 after shooting an 81 in today’s action. Shannon Spinuzzi has a two-day total of 178.
The Lady Hornets will play their third round in the afternoon session on Saturday. All of the live stats will once again be available at bamastatesports.com.
Name 1st Round 2nd Round 2-Day Total
Jenelle Kraakman 75 75 150
Brooklyn Kraakman 78 80 158
Dismary Marquez 77 81 158
Sylvia Masango 85 78 163
Shannon Spinuzzi 87 91 178
