SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – The George Fox women's golf team faced stiff competition on the second day of the Hollins Cup, and maintained its ninth-place standing with a score of 641 (+65).

Top Performances
Abby Matelski was Fox's top golfer; she tied for 20th, carding a 77 (+5) for the day and 157 (+13) overall. Matelski, who started the day on hole 11, began with six straight pars and carded a birdie on the par-three hole eight.

Tied for 32nd was Ashlyn Johnson with a total score of 160 (+16). On the front nine, she racked up five consecutive pars, and also achieved two three-hole par streaks. Johnson ended the day with a 78 (+6).

Next up was Samara D'Silva in a tie for 36th place. Across the front and back nine, D'Silva landed four straight pars. Additionally, she grabbed a birdie on hole five, securing a 79 (+7) for the day and a total of 161 (+17) between the two rounds.

Katelyn Lam followed with an 82 (+10) for the second round. Lam found a birdie on the front nine on hole nine, and tied for 42nd with a combined score of 163 (+19).

Reyna Naranjo competed as an individual and ended in 58th, posting a 175 (+31). She saw a birdie on the back nine and finished out with three consecutive pars. Her score for the day was 87 (+15).

The Bruins earned ninth place overall with a 641 (+65) while Emory finished in first with a 595 (+19). Katherine Keith from Claremont-Mudd-Scripps won the individual title thanks to her score of 68 (-3). Throughout the day, all teams dealt with a constant wind, challenging the Bruins and preparing them for similar situations.

Coach's Thoughts
"We're grateful for the opportunity to compete at the Hollins Cup on such a challenging and renowned course as Pasatiempo," Bruin head coach MaryJo McCloskey said, "While we know there's still work to be done, our performance showed that we belong and can compete on the big stage. Competing against some of the top Division III teams in the country was a valuable experience for our team, and we're excited to build on this momentum moving forward."

What Happens Next
On Sunday, October 25, the Bruins will compete in Walla Walla, Wash., in their final tournament of the fall season. Tee times for the Confluence Classic are TBA.