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Wingate rallies in round two at Currahee D2 Elite Invitational

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Toccoa, Ga.----The Wingate University women's golf team made a strong move in the second round of the 2026 Currahee D2 Elite Invitational on Monday, cutting 21 strokes off its opening-round total at Currahee Golf Club. The Bulldogs posted a seven-over-par 295 in the afternoon after opening with a 316 (plus-28), demonstrating resilience and improved scoring as they continued competition during the 36-hole opening day.
 
Wingate's second-round response was highlighted by even-par performances from Ines Marty and Gabrielle Duhalde, while Juana Milano carded a three-over-par 75. Antonia Emmerson added a four-over-par second round with Katie Kobera posting a 78 as the Bulldogs put together a much-improved team performance.
 
Individual highlights through 36 holes
 
Sophomore Ines Marty set the pace for Wingate in the opening round with a 76 before delivering an even-par performance in the afternoon. Marty's consistency helped anchor the Bulldogs' second-round improvement and provided a strong foundation for the team's turnaround.
 
Freshman Juana Milano opened with a 78 before responding with a three-over-par 75 in the second round. She had three straight birdies during the afternoon session. Milano's improved afternoon score helped fuel Wingate's lower team total and demonstrated the Bulldogs' ability to bounce back after a challenging start.
 
Freshman Antonia Emmerson followed an opening-round 80 with a four-over-par 76 second round. Emmerson continued to contribute to Wingate's improved team score as the Bulldogs found better scoring opportunities throughout the afternoon.
 
Freshman Gabrielle Duhalde responded to an opening-round 82 with an even-par second round. Duhalde's afternoon performance was one of the highlights of the day, providing a significant boost to Wingate's team effort and helping the Bulldogs post a much-improved score.
 
Freshman Katie Kobera recorded an opening-round 83 before improving to a 78 in the second round. Kobera's five-shot improvement added to Wingate's afternoon momentum as the Bulldogs continued to lower their scores across the lineup.
 
Bulldogs look to carry momentum forward
 
Wingate improved from 316 (plus-28) in the opening round to 295 (plus-7) in the afternoon, a 21-shot improvement. The Bulldogs' second-round effort was led by even-par cards from Marty and Duhalde, with Milano's 75 and Emmerson's four-over-par 76 round also contributing to the team total.
 
With the second round still underway for some competitors, the Bulldogs will look to complete play and build on their improved performance as the tournament progresses. Wingate aims to carry its afternoon momentum into the final round Tuesday at Currahee Golf Club in Toccoa, Georgia. The third-round shotgun start begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning.
 
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