Women's Golf

Carpinelli Leads Women's Golf after Two Rounds in Mexico

Carpinelli Leads Women's Golf after Two Rounds in MexicoCarpinelli Leads Women's Golf after Two Rounds in Mexico

March 16, 2018

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PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico ââ'¬" San Diego State women's golfer Gioia Carpinelli finds herself in second place at the Hawkeye-El Tigre Invitational after firing a 5-under-par 139 on Friday during the first two rounds at El Tigre Golf and Country Club.

With her total, the Aztec freshman remains two shots behind front-runner Bianca Pagdanganan of Arizona (-7), heading into Saturday's final round on the par-72, 6,085-yard course layout. Carpinelli shared the team lead with nine birdies on the day, finishing with cards of 69-70.

Collectively, SDSU occupies the third position after posting a 15-over 591. As a result, the Scarlet and Black trails first-place Arizona (-6) by 18 strokes, while Washington (+12) resides in the second spot, followed by the Aztecs, Wisconsin and New Mexico, both of which are tied for fourth at 18-over.

Mila Chaves (Asuncion, Paraguay) is the only other SDSU player among the top 20 after 36 holes. The Aztec senior remains in a four-way tie for 12th at 2-over 146 on rounds of 74-72. Chaves sank nine birdies of her own, including a six in the second round. However, four bogeys and a double on her first hole at the par-3 No. 6 prevented a loftier perch.

The SDSU starting lineup also includes freshman Sara Kjellker, who sits in a tie for 32nd at 7-over 151, followed by seniors Georgia Lacey (T-48, +11) and Haleigh Krause (T-66th, +14).

In addition, the Aztecs have one golfer competing as an individual this week in sophomore Fernanda Escauriza, who is tied for 12th as well after posting rounds of 69-77.

The Hawkeye-El Tigre Invitational concludes on Saturday when SDSU tees off alongside Arizona and Washington for the final round, starting at 12:09 p.m. CT/10:09 a.m. PT on hole No. 1.

Hawkeye-El Tigre Invitational
Day One Results
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
El Tigre Golf and Country Club
Par 72, 6,085 yards

Team Standings (Top 5 of 12 teams)
1. Arizona...278-292-570 (-6)
2. Washington...291-297-588 (+12)
3. San Diego State...294-297-591 (+15)
T4. Wisconsin...301-293-594 (+18)
T4. New Mexico...297-297-594 (+18)

Individual Leaders (Top 7 of 79 players + SDSU)
1. Bianca Pagdanganan, Arizona...70-67-137 (-7)
2. Gioia Carpinelli, SDSU...69-70-139 (-5)
T3. Haley Moore, Arizona...68-72-140 (-4)
T3. Darian Zachek, New Mexico...68-72-140 (-4)
T5. Gigi Stoll, Arizona...65-78-143 (-1)
T5. Pun Chanachai, New Mexico State...72-71-143 (-1)
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T12. Mila Chaves, SDSU...74-72-146 (+2)
T12. Fernanda Escauriza, SDSU*...69-77-146 (+2)
T32. Sara Kjellker, SDSU...75-76-151 (+7)
T48. Georgia Lacey, SDSU...76-79-155 (+11)
T66. Haleigh Krause, SDSU...78-80-158 (+14)

* - competing as an individual