PALM COAST, Fla. – Round two of the NCCAA Women's Golf Championships took place on Tuesday, October 22 and the Malone University women's golf team held steady in third place on the team leaderboard.
 
The Pioneers shot a 323 on Tuesday and are currently at 645 (322-323) total strokes. Grace College (635) cut into the lead by Bethel University (630) by picking up six strokes in round two. Malone is still in striking distance for the national championship, but they would have to make up at least 15 strokes on the leaders.
 
Junior Erin Strouse is still inside the top-5 with a total score of 157 (78-79). Strouse posted back-to-back birdies on holes 14 and 15 to highlight her day. The lowest score for the Pioneers in round two belonged to Maria Warner. The sophomore is seventh at 158 (80-78) and rounded out her afternoon with a birdie on hole 18.
 
The duo of freshman Addison Burris and junior Savanna Porter had the same score on Tuesday with 83's. Burris' two-day total is 167 (84-83) and Porter 173 (90-83). Porter's birdie on hole 11 is the first of the championship. Freshman Claire Hostetler has a 164 (80-84) through 36 holes. She had a birdie on hole 16.

"The team is thriving during our trip to Florida," Porter said. "The warm weather and beautiful course conditions make for the best scenery for the tournament! Each day has brought new challenges and opportunities for improvement. With every round, we gain more confidence and focused, determined on making the most of this amazing experience!"
 
The NCCAA Women's Golf Championships conclude on Wednesday, October 23 at the Hammock Beach Resort - Ocean Course.