Texas Tech University Athletics
Lady Raiders Drop Into Eighth Place in Puerto Rico
February 13, 2017 | Women's Golf
Gabby Barker moved into a tie for second individually following a 2-under 70 on Monday
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech women's golf program dropped into a tie for eighth place Monday morning following the second round of the Lady Puerto Rico Classic held at the Rio Mar Country Club.
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The Lady Raiders, who remain in contention despite a 13-over-par 301 second round, are tied with Baylor at 17-over for the tournament, one stroke back of Georgia, N.C. State and Michigan in fifth and then two swings behind fourth-place Arkansas and three back of third-place TCU.
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"We let some shots get away at the end that we'd like to have back," Tech head coach JoJo Robertson said. "We are still in a good spot for tomorrow's final round. We just need to show up and be ready to play."
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Furman leads the 15-team field at 7-over for the tournament followed by Kent State in second at 10-over. Tech controls a 12-stroke advantage over LSU which is in 10th place at 29-over-par.
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Gabby Barker led the Lady Raiders for a second-straight day as she finished 2-under 70 to move into a tie for second individually. Barker, who is three strokes back of tournament leader Haylee Harford of Furman, recorded three birdies on the round along with a key eagle at the par-5 11th hole.
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Emma Ballard posted Tech's next-lowest round with a 3-over card that moved the sophomore into a tie for 32nd place at 6-over for the tournament. Sofia Garcia rebound from a 6-over round on Sunday to shoot two shots better Monday, moving the freshman into a tie for 53rd overall.
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Lauren Mason and Mami Yamamoto both chipped in 8-over rounds to complete Tech's card. Mason is now in 44th place individually at 8-over four the tournament while Yamamoto is one stroke back now in a tie for 45th overall.
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The Lady Raiders will be paired with both Georgia and Baylor during Tuesday's final round which is slated for a 6:30 a.m. CT shotgun start. Live results will be available throughout the day on www.BirdieFire.com as well as @TexasTechWGolf on Twitter.
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The Lady Raiders, who remain in contention despite a 13-over-par 301 second round, are tied with Baylor at 17-over for the tournament, one stroke back of Georgia, N.C. State and Michigan in fifth and then two swings behind fourth-place Arkansas and three back of third-place TCU.
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"We let some shots get away at the end that we'd like to have back," Tech head coach JoJo Robertson said. "We are still in a good spot for tomorrow's final round. We just need to show up and be ready to play."
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Furman leads the 15-team field at 7-over for the tournament followed by Kent State in second at 10-over. Tech controls a 12-stroke advantage over LSU which is in 10th place at 29-over-par.
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Gabby Barker led the Lady Raiders for a second-straight day as she finished 2-under 70 to move into a tie for second individually. Barker, who is three strokes back of tournament leader Haylee Harford of Furman, recorded three birdies on the round along with a key eagle at the par-5 11th hole.
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Emma Ballard posted Tech's next-lowest round with a 3-over card that moved the sophomore into a tie for 32nd place at 6-over for the tournament. Sofia Garcia rebound from a 6-over round on Sunday to shoot two shots better Monday, moving the freshman into a tie for 53rd overall.
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Lauren Mason and Mami Yamamoto both chipped in 8-over rounds to complete Tech's card. Mason is now in 44th place individually at 8-over four the tournament while Yamamoto is one stroke back now in a tie for 45th overall.
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The Lady Raiders will be paired with both Georgia and Baylor during Tuesday's final round which is slated for a 6:30 a.m. CT shotgun start. Live results will be available throughout the day on www.BirdieFire.com as well as @TexasTechWGolf on Twitter.
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