TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Junior Jaclyn LaHa carded a 1-under 71 in the first round of the Florida State Match Up on Friday, March 20, placing her in a tie for seventh. She trails co-leaders Sophia Fullbrook of Florida State and Jasmine Leovao of Eastern Michigan by two strokes after the opening 18 holes.
Strong Start for LaHa
LaHa’s performance was among the 10 under-par rounds posted on Friday, achieved with three birdies and only two bogeys. Competing as an individual, Remi Baccardi shot a 1-over 73, tying for 15th place – the lowest score among the nine individual competitors and matching her second-best round of the spring season.
Team Competition
The University of Virginia men’s golf team is currently tied with Illinois for seventh place with a team score of 10-over, 298. Junior Mira Berglund and sophomore Kennedy Swedick both contributed with scores of 3-over, 75, although Elise MacCleery completed the Cavaliers’ team total with a 77.
Additional notable performances from the Cavaliers included Bacardi and Berglund each recording four birdies, tied for the third-highest total of any player in the field. Bacardi successfully birdied three of the four Par 5 holes.
Looking Ahead
The Cavaliers will continue competition on Saturday, March 21, in the second round of the Florida State Match Up. Live scoring updates are available at https://results.golfstat.com/public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=team&tid=29474.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current team leaderboard?
As of the first round, Tulsa leads the tournament with a score of 285 (-3), followed by Florida State at 288 (E). Eastern Michigan is in fourth place with a score of 290 (+2).
How did Remi Baccardi perform?
Competing as an individual, Remi Baccardi shot a 1-over 73 and is tied for 15th place.
What are the scores for the Virginia players contributing to the team total?
Mira Berglund and Kennedy Swedick each shot 3-over, 75, and Elise MacCleery shot 77.
What factors might influence the Cavaliers’ performance in the second round?
