RESULTS | NCAA South Region Scoreboard by Clippd page
 
Cleveland, Tenn.----The top-ranked Wingate University women's golf team opened play at the NCAA Division II South Regional on Monday at Cleveland Country Club, finishing round one in second place at 11-over-par, trailing only No. 6 Lynn.
 
The Bulldogs showcased consistency throughout the day, leading the field in most pars while also recording the fewest bogeys and double bogeys, highlighting their steady approach on a challenging setup.
 
Round one quick hits
 
- Sophomore Olivia Meinecke (No. 3 national, No. 2 regional) led the 'Dogs in round one, lying first
- Meinecke fired a two-under-par 70 with four birdies
- She also led the field in par-four scoring at one-under-par
- Sophomore Amely Bochaton, the No. 1 ranked player in the nation, opened with a level-par 72 
- Bochaton recorded two birdies and stayed in contention near the top of the leaderboard
- Junior Jacqueline Gonzalez Howard added depth to the lineup
- She posted a five-over-par round in the opening day
- Sophomore Haley Paramore rounded out the counting scores
- She carded an eight-over-par round
 
Team notes
 
- Wingate recorded eight total birdies in round one
- The Bulldogs sit in second place after 18 holes
- The team leads the field in pars, while minimizing mistakes better than the competition
- Wingate remains in strong position heading into a crucial second day
 
What's next
 
- Due to expected weather conditions, teams will play 36 holes on Tuesday, with Wingate set to tee off at 8:30 a.m.
- The Bulldogs will look to build on their consistent opening round as they aim to climb the leaderboard and secure a spot in the NCAA Championships
 
Wingate University
 
Wingate University is a lab of difference-making that serves more than 3,400 students in North Carolina and offers 60 degree pathways, including 37 undergraduate majors, 10 pre-professional tracks and five dual-degree programs. Graduate students choose from seven master's and five doctoral programs. The University is home to the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences, the Levine College of Health Sciences, the Byrum School of Business, the Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences.
 
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a leader in healthcare education where nearly one in five undergraduate students is preparing to be a pharmacist, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist or nurse. Student-athletes on Wingate's 30 teams compete in NCAA Division II and have brought home the SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award the past 17 times it has been awarded. The University's motto is "Faith, Knowledge, Service." View current news and videos at www.wingate.edu.
 
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