NC State
Cougar Classic
James, Tsui Lead Wolfpack In Season-Opening Round
9/14/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Golf
1st Round Results | 2nd Round Tee Times
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Augusta James and Vivian Tsui each shot 70 to lead the NC State women's golf team in the first round of the season-opening Cougar Classic at the par 72 Yeamans Hall Country Club.
The Wolfpack (287) stand third among the 23 teams playing in the first tournament of the season. Wake Forest (282) and Arkansas (283) lead the tournament.
Tsui carded five birdies on the day and James had four as the two seniors finished the day tied for ninth overall in the 119-player field.
Rachael Taylor posted a 1-over 73 and freshman Cecily Overbey shot 74 in her first collegiate round. Lindsay McGetrick finished the day with a round of 77.
The round was delayed for an hour and then there were three more delays near the end of the round. In all, it took the NC State players seven hours to complete the round.
"I'm proud of their stamina and focus," head coach Page Marsh said. "The team's ability to maintain focus over the last three holes was noteworthy. It's a three-round event and we want to keep building and play one shot at a time."
Round two of the tournament hosted by College of Charleston begins at 9 a.m. CLICK HERE to follow the live leaderboard.
