PALM CITY, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2025) – East Tennessee State University women's golf utilized a balanced round, and its best of the 2024-25 season, to enter the clubhouse in second place of 18 teams at the UNCG/AGCP Invitational.

Senior Alex Crafton powered the Bucs to a 3-over team finish, shooting a 1-under round with three birdies, ending the day in seventh individually. Sophomore Brianna Castaldi finished the round at even-par, good for No. 12 as an individual.

Freshman Emory & Henry transfer McKenzie Hauk wrapped up the round at 1-over. Redshirt sophomore Sydney Harz wrapped up the scoring for the Bucs with a 3-over round, and all five ETSU golfers are in the top 50 after the first day.

As a team, only Virginia Tech (13-under) finished the morning ahead of ETSU. Arkansas State (4-over), Morehead State (5-over) Memphis and UNCG (both 8-over) follow in the team leaderboard.

Valentine Dixon (VT) took control of the individual competition with a stellar 7-under round, followed by Claire Swathwood (Memphis) at 5-under and her Hokie teammate, Katherine Lemke at 3-under. 

The Bucs' Lineup (Monday – 8 a.m. shotgun start for all golfers):
Senior Alex Crafton
Sophomore Brianna Castaldi 
Redshirt sophomore Sydney Harz 
Junior Katie Hall 
Freshman McKenzie Hauk 

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