Uriell, Razorbacks Lead The Field

Results

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The second round of the Maryb S. Kauth Invitational was moving day for the No. 9 University of Arkansas women’s golf team on Monday as the Razorbacks vaulted up the leader board to the top position behind the play of junior Alana Uriell.

The Razorbacks fired a 14-under 274 while Uriell remained in the lead with her second consecutive sub-par round shooting a 68 on Monday. Sophomore transfer Kaylee Benton, senior Samantha Marks and sophomore Cara Gorlei also posted below par rounds.

Benton is tied for third overall shooting 72–67—139, followed by Marks who is tied for 22nd with rounds of 74–71—145. Gorlei rebounded from a day one 79 posting a 68 today and is tied for 29th shooting 79–68—147. Sophomore Maria Fassi rounds out the Razorback scoring carding an even par round. She is in the club house shooting 77–72—149.

Uriell opened her day in the lead but posted a double on the first hole. The Carlsbad, California native rallied with six birdies including holes 5, 11, 13 and 17 –she also birdied those holes in the first round. Uriell is 11-under for two rounds and holds a five shot lead over the next closest competitor with scores of 65–68—133.

Benton was tied for 15th after the first day and was solid on the front nine on Monday, turning 1-under Her finish was key to the Razorback team total as she birdied four of her final five holes on the day.

The Razorbacks moved up from third place after Sunday’s round into the lead on Monday. Arkansas’ 274 was the team’s second-best score of the season and was six strokes better than any other team in round two.

Tennessee and Texas A&M moved into a tie for second with 6-under 570s. Auburn is fourth shooting 575 followed by Mississippi State who is fifth with a 576 as the Southeastern Conference dominates the 14-team field.

From Shauna Estes-Taylor
I’m so proud of this group today. We got off to a really slow start but had an amazing finish. Kaylee birdied her last three holes and Alana rebounded well after a tough start – so did Maria. Samantha birdied her last hole and I’m really proud of Cara’s comeback after a tough first round. It shows that they have great heart and a great ability to grind. We have a great game-plan for this golf course and if we execute it like we did today anything is possible. We are looking forward to having the opportunity tomorrow to accomplish our goal and if we stay committed to the process, we’ll be in good shape.