DALTON, Ga. - - Cumberland University women's golf opened play Monday at the Lady Roadrunner Fall Preview, hosted by Dalton State at Dalton Golf & Country Club, completing the first 36 holes of the two-day tournament.
The Phoenix sit 12th in the team standings at 67-over par, posting rounds of 320 (+32) and 323 (+35) for a two-round total of 643.
Matilda Lind led Cumberland through the opening two rounds, finishing the day at 9-over par (153). Lind opened with a strong 2-over 74 in the first round before carding a 79 (+7) in the afternoon round. Her opening-round 74 included a steady front nine of 37 and a 37 on the back nine, shooting 11 pars in a row from holes five through 15
Crystal Zamzow finished the first 36 holes at 13-over 157. Zamzow recorded rounds of 78 (+6) and 79 (+7), including a second-round front nine of 41 before closing with a 38 on the back nine.
Lucy Brown followed at 16-over 160. Brown opened with an 84 before putting together Cumberland's best second-round score of the day with a 76 (+4), highlighted by a 39 on the front nine and 37 on the back, striking four birdies along the way.
Lucy Zalla rounded out Cumberland's lineup at 29-over 173, shooting 84 (+12) in the opening round and 89 (+17) in the second.
Cumberland sits directly behind William Carey (+52), Blue Mountain (+64), Southeastern (+56) while within striking distance of several other teams in a competitive field. Indiana Wesleyan leads the tournament at 17-over par, followed by Lindsey Wilson at +30 and Dalton State at +34.
The Phoenix will return to Dalton Golf & Country Club Tuesday for the final round of the Lady Roadrunner Fall Preview.