Bears Struggle in Day 2 of LPGA Intl. Xavier Invitational

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Mercer University’s women’s golf team struggled in the second round of the LPGA Intl. Xavier Invitational, amassing a score of 319 as it slipped into a 10^th place tie at the event. The Bears have a 36-hole total of 631.

Freshman Lacey Fears slipped from 15^th place to a tie for 36^th after an uncharacteristic round of 81 on Saturday and a total of 158 through 36 holes. Alicia Poole carded her second-consecutive round of 79 to find herself tied with Fears in the individual standings

Kaitlin Marrin has a two-day aggregate of 156 with successive rounds of 78 as the Bears’ leader. Marrin is currently tied for 22^nd place overall.

Mary Alice Murphy also had an off day for MU with an 82 after Friday’s 78 score. Aurielie Wiriath had her second-straight day with an 81 to round out the Bears’ scoring.

The tournament concludes on Sunday.