GLENCOE, Ala. — Carianne Wright shot a season-low 1-over-par 73 in Tuesday’s final round to lead the South Alabama women’s golf team to a tie for sixth place at the Chris Banister Golf Classic.
The three-round tournament was played at the Robert Trent Jones Lakes course in Glencoe.
Wright Earns First Top-15 Finish
Wright opened with a 76 and shot 83 in the second round before closing with her 73 for a 54-hole total of 232. The finish placed her in the top 15 individually, her first top-15 result of the season.
Elisa Axelsen also finished among the top 20 individuals. She shot 77-76-81 for a three-round total of 234.
Team Results
South Alabama shot 317 in the first round and 325 in the second before improving to 311 in the final round, giving the Jaguars a three-round total of 953. The Jaguars tied for sixth place with Belmont and UAB.
Troy won the team title with rounds of 305, 303 and 292 for a total of 900. Fatima Fern Cano earned medalist honors with rounds of 75, 70 and 72 for a 1-over-par 217.
Up Next
South Alabama next travels to Daytona Beach, Fla., to compete in the LPGA International Xavier tournament, scheduled for Oct. 10-12.
The Jaguars compete in the Sun Belt Conference.
