Texas Tech University Athletics
Red Raiders in Sixth After Two Rounds in Houston
February 22, 2021 | Women's Golf
Cecilie Nielsen combined to shoot 2-under over 36 holes Monday at the ICON Invitational
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech women's golf team wrapped up the opening day of the ICON Invitational in sixth place Monday following 36 holes at 1-over-par at the Golf Club of Houston.
Cecilie Nielsen led the way for the Red Raiders, carding the low round for Tech's lineup in round one with a 2-under 72. She followed with an even-par round in the afternoon to sit in a tie for 14th overall entering Tuesday's final round.
Nielsen sank one of two Tech eagles on the day at the par-5 13th as the Red Raiders joined top-ranked Baylor as the only schools with multiple eagles through two rounds. Gala Dumez added Tech's other eagle on the day with a key putt at the par-5 8th, her final hole to wrap an even-par opening round.
Amy Taylor followed Nielsen in a tie for 24th at 1-over after signing a 1-under 71 card in round one and a 2-over 74 later in the day. Sofia Garcia and Anna Dong share a tie for 36th after concluding the two rounds at 3-over-par each. Dumez is in a tie for 50th at 5-over for the tournament, while Valentina Gilly, playing as an individual is in a tie for 65th at 10-over between the two rounds.
Only one stroke was the difference between Tech's two rounds as the Red Raiders were an even-par 288 in the morning session before finishing 1-over as a team over the second 18 holes. Tech leads Northwestern by one stroke in seventh place and has a four-stroke advantage over fellow Big 12 member Texas in eighth.
LSU and Baylor shared the opening-day lead as the two schools combined to shoot 12-under, six strokes better than Oklahoma State in third place. Houston, the host of the two-day event, and TCU round out the top five at 4-under and 3-under, respectively.
Tech will begin final round play with an 8 a.m. shotgun start Tuesday morning. Live coverage will be available via Golfstat.com.
Cecilie Nielsen led the way for the Red Raiders, carding the low round for Tech's lineup in round one with a 2-under 72. She followed with an even-par round in the afternoon to sit in a tie for 14th overall entering Tuesday's final round.
Nielsen sank one of two Tech eagles on the day at the par-5 13th as the Red Raiders joined top-ranked Baylor as the only schools with multiple eagles through two rounds. Gala Dumez added Tech's other eagle on the day with a key putt at the par-5 8th, her final hole to wrap an even-par opening round.
Amy Taylor followed Nielsen in a tie for 24th at 1-over after signing a 1-under 71 card in round one and a 2-over 74 later in the day. Sofia Garcia and Anna Dong share a tie for 36th after concluding the two rounds at 3-over-par each. Dumez is in a tie for 50th at 5-over for the tournament, while Valentina Gilly, playing as an individual is in a tie for 65th at 10-over between the two rounds.
Only one stroke was the difference between Tech's two rounds as the Red Raiders were an even-par 288 in the morning session before finishing 1-over as a team over the second 18 holes. Tech leads Northwestern by one stroke in seventh place and has a four-stroke advantage over fellow Big 12 member Texas in eighth.
LSU and Baylor shared the opening-day lead as the two schools combined to shoot 12-under, six strokes better than Oklahoma State in third place. Houston, the host of the two-day event, and TCU round out the top five at 4-under and 3-under, respectively.
Tech will begin final round play with an 8 a.m. shotgun start Tuesday morning. Live coverage will be available via Golfstat.com.
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