University of Illinois
Clemson Invitational
Wang in Contention after First Round Action at Clemson Invitational
March 24, 2023 | Women's Golf
Recap
SUNSET, S.C. – The Illinois women's golf team opened the Clemson Invitational in 12th place after carding a first round total of 302 (+14) heading into Saturday's second round at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.
Crystal Wang ended the day tied for second at 3-under, one stroke off of clubhouse leader Savannah Grewal (Clemson). Wang started the day with back-to-back birdies on 10 and 11, and tallied two more birdies on the back nine, taking the turn at 4-under. Wang then went 1-over on the front to card a 69. Her five birdies are tied for second most in the tournament.
Isabel Sy is tied for 36th at 3-over, shooting an even-par back nine before a 39 on the front.
Siyan Chen, Mattie Frick and Lexanne Halama are all tied for 60th at 7-over. Frick bounced back from a 6-over back nine and went 1-over on the front, picking up a pair of birdies in the process.
Hosts Clemson led the tournament at 7-under (281).
Saturday's second round begins with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. CT.
| Place | Clemson Invitational | RD1 | RD2 | RD3 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Illinois | 302 | - | - | - |
| T2 | Crystal Wang | 69 | - | - | - |
| T36 | Isabel Sy | 75 | - | - | - |
| T60 | Siyan Chen | 79 | - | - | - |
| T60 | Mattie Frick | 79 | - | - | - |
| T60 | Lexanne Halama | 79 | - | - | - |
