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LSU Tiger Golf Classic
Women's Golf in 15th at LSU Tiger Golf Classic
3/20/2016 | Women's Golf
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Ole Miss women's golf team began play at the LSU Tiger Golf Classic on Sunday and sit in 15th place after 18 holes on a windy day in Baton Rouge.
"It was really tough out there today," head coach Kory Henkes said. "We teed off on 10 so by the time we reached the front nine the winds were blowing 20-25 MPH. If I had to guess, I would say the par for today was around 76."
Senior Alison Hovatter (Meridianville, Ala.) led the Rebels with a 6-over par 78, anchored by a bogey-free opening nine holes where she posted an even-par 36.
"I started out really solid today," Hovatter said. "The wind picked up on the back nine and the course played completely different. We are really excited to play tomorrow and embrace the challenge of this golf course."
Starting on the 10th hole Sunday morning proved to be kind to the Red and Blue. The Rebels averaged less than three strokes over par on holes 10 through 18 in the opening round behind Hovatter's lead.
"We did our best to play to the center of the greens all day and we saw some really good golf for 15 holes," Henkes added. "The team learned from their mistakes and they are excited to get back out there tomorrow and post a solid round."
The second round of the LSU Tiger Golf Classic tees off at 8:30 a.m. CT in Baton Rouge, and the Rebels will be paired with players from Auburn and Denver. 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. Duke: 290-290
2. Arkansas: 299-299
3. Tennessee: 302-302
T4. Tulane: 305-305
T4. LSU: 305-305
T6. Houston: 307-307
T6. Mississippi State: 307-307
T6. Kentucky: 307-307
9. UNC Wilmington: 310-310
T10. Wake Forest: 311-311
T10. NC State: 311-311
12. Notre Dame: 315-315
13. North Carolina: 316-316
14. Oklahoma: 319-319
15. Ole Miss: 320-320
16. Denver: 321-321
17. Auburn: 326-326
Ole Miss Players
T35. Alison Hovatter: 78-78
T45. Laura Hoskin: 79-79
T63. Madisen Bentley: 81-81
T63. Katie Voll: 81-81 (I)
T74. Abby Newton: 82-82
T90. Maria Toennessen: 86-86
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