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CSU Wendy's Invitational
Career Day for Rebels at CSU Fall Invitational
10/5/2015 | Women's Golf
Results
BRASELTON, Ga.-The Ole Miss women's golf team had a day to remember during the first two rounds of the CSU Fall Invitational at Château Élan Golf Club in Braselton, Ga., on Monday.
The Rebels sit in third place after scoring 291-278-569 on day one of the tournament. The second round 278 is the best 18-hole score in program history and the 569 marks the lowest two-round total in program history.
"We are so proud of the entire team for their perseverance today," head coach Kory Henkes said. "Setting the all-time school record is amazing and there couldn't be a more deserving team. They never gave up and that's what it's all about."
Leading the way for Ole Miss was senior Abby Newton (Katy, Texas) who tied Dori Carter and Stani Schiavone's single round scoring record after firing a 7-under par 65 in the second round. Newton's two-round 135 Monday is not only her career-best, but is also a school record. The senior fired eight birdies and two eagles on day one and is atop the leaderboard with 18-holes to play.
"Today I just gave myself a lot of birdie opportunities and was able to take advantage of it," Newton said. "I'm really proud of my team for breaking a record today, and I'm looking forward to tomorrow and seeing what we can do!"
Also having a nice day at the office was junior Madisen Bentley (University Park, Wash.) who fired 74-68-142. The second round 68 is a career-best for the Washington native. Bentley scored par or better on 33 of her 36 holes Monday and sits tied for seventh.
"My ball striking was consistently solid," Bentley said. "It was just a matter of staying patient and giving myself plenty of birdie opportunities."
Henkes is proud of the performances from both Newton and Bentley.
"Abby and Madisen are both great putters and if they give themselves opportunities they will make birdies. That is what happened today," Henkes said. "It was a great day for the Rebels!"
The final round of the CSU Fall Invitational tees off at 8:00 a.m. ET in a shotgun format. Fans can follow along with live scoring via GolfStat.
For all Ole Miss women's golf news and information, go to OleMissSports.com, and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissWGolf and Facebook at Ole Miss Women's Golf. Fans can also follow head coach Kory Henkes on Twitter at @KoryThompson1.
Team Standings
1. Chattanooga: 284-280-564
2. Middle Tennessee: 283-283-566
3. Ole Miss: 291-278-569
4. East Tennessee State: 287-289-576
5. Memphis: 286-292-578
6. Georgia State: 294-287-581
7. Tennessee Tech: 290-294-584
8. Kennesaw State: 293-295-588
9. Gardner-Webb: 308-287-595
10. Charleston Southern: 307-293-600
11. Samford: 308-298-606
12. Bethune-Cookman: 303-305-608
13. Georgia Southern: 307-303-610
Ole Miss
1. Abby Newton: 70-65-135
T6. Madisen Bentley: 74-68-142
22. Katie Voll: 73-72-145
T26. Alison Hovatter: 74-73-147
T59. Martina Flori: 77-79-156
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