By: Ace Hunt
BOYNE FALLS, Mich. — Renae Jaeger is tied for second individually, and the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College women's golf team sits second following Tuesday's opening two rounds of the LTU Collegiate Kickoff at Boyne Mountain Resort's Alpine course.
The Pomeroys recorded rounds of 354 and 360 for a 36-hole total of 714. Host Lawrence Tech leads the team standings with a 646, while Lawrence Tech's B team is third at 751.
Jaeger opened the tournament with a 76, matching the lowest round recorded by any player Tuesday. The senior followed with an 83 and enters Wednesday's final round with a 159. She is tied with Lawrence Tech's Walaiporn Turongkinanon and trails tournament leader Charlotte Beuckelare of Lawrence Tech by three strokes.
Freshman
Miriam Villavicencio is also inside the top 10 after improving by four strokes during the second round. Villavicencio followed an opening 89 with an 85 and is tied for eighth with a 174.
Eva Mennonno is 12th after rounds of 92 and 97 for a 189.
Emily Vandall carded rounds of 97 and 95 and is tied for 14th with a 192, while freshman
Lexi Demastus posted rounds of 100 and 107 for a 207.
The Pomeroys will conclude the 54-hole tournament Wednesday at Boyne Mountain Resort.