Michigan
NCAA Westfield Regional
Chun, Borja Remain Among top 10 as U-M Slips to Eighth at NCAA Regional
5/9/2023 4:15:00 PM | Women's Golf
» Despite a pair of 71s (-1), No. 44 Michigan posted a 292 (+4) second-round total and slipped to eighth (575, -1) at the NCAA Westfield Regional at the Club at Chatham Hills.
» With four birdies and an eagle, Monet Chun carded a 71 (-1), while Hailey Borja followed with a three birdie 71 (-1) of her own as the Wolverines duo matched each other for a second straight day and are tied for ninth at 141 (-3).
» Following her opening-round 71 (-1), Sydney Sung followed with a 75 and is tied for 33rd (146, +2).
» The top five regional teams will advance to the NCAA Finals in Arizona. U-M sits six shots back with 18 holes remaining.
Site: Westfield, Ind.
Course: The Club at Chatham Hills (Par 73, 6,300 yards)
Tournament: NCAA Westfield Regional (Day 2 of 3)
U-M Team Standing: 8th Place of 12 Teams (283-294/577, +1) after Day 2
Top U-M Individual: Monet Chun (70-71), Hailey Borja (70-71), t-9th (141, -3)
Next U-M Round: Wednesday, May 10 -- at NCAA Westfield Regional (Westfield, Ind.), 8 a.m. (tee times)
WESTFIELD, Ind. -- Despite a pair of 71s (-1) by senior Hailey Borja and junior Monet Chun, the 44th-ranked University of Michigan women's golf team closed the second day of the NCAA Westfield Regional on Tuesday (May 9) posting a 294 team total, falling into eighth place (577, +1) at the Club at Chatham Hills.
After posting a 283 (-5) opening tally Monday (May 8), the Wolverines headed to the first tee playing with first-day leader No. 26 Tulsa and No. 5 Mississippi State. U-M got off to another solid start, etching six birdies and an eagle on the front-side scorecard to make the turn at two-under par. Sitting at seven-under, the Maize and Blue maintained a top-five position.
Heading the back nine, the Wolverines recorded five additional birdies, but missed opportunities added up as the Maize and Blue closed with a 294 team total, slipping to the eighth spot with a 577 (+1) 36-hole total. With 18 holes left, the Wolverines sit six shots back from an advancing spot to the NCAA Finals.
For a second straight day, Borja and Chun mirrored each other as they followed their opening 70s (-2) with second-round tallies of 71 (-1). Chun highlighted the day with four birdies and an eagle for her 71 -- her 10th sub-par round of the season. She now has nine birdies during the event. Meanwhile, Borja repeated her three-birdie performance for her team-best 11th sub-par tally of 71. The duo remains among the top 10 as they are tied for ninth at 141 (-3).
After her career-low 71 (-1) in the first round, freshman Sydney Sung followed with a solid two-birdie 75 and is tied for 33rd with a 146 (+3) 36-hole total. Twin sister, Lauren, is tied for 53rd at 152 and senior Mikaela Schulz is tied for 61st (155).
With a 275 (-13) second round tally, No. 5 Mississippi State took a commanding regional lead at -21 (280-275). Capitalizing off its 277 (-11) second-day total, Oregon State moved into second at 563 (-13). No. 17 Vanderbilt (569, -7) is third, while Virginia and Tulsa are tied for the fourth spot at 571 (-5).
The top five teams and the low two individuals not on an advancing team will advance to the NCAA Finals, Friday through Wednesday, May 20-25, at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Chasing that top-five finish, the Wolverines will be paired with No. 20 Iowa State and No. 40 Tennessee for the final round, which begins at 8 a.m. from the 10th tee.
Team Standings (After Day 2 of 3)
1. Mississippi State 280-275 = 555 (-21) 2. Oregon State 286-277 = 563 3. Vanderbilt 287-282 = 569 4. Virginia 287-284 = 571 Tulsa 279-292 = 571 6. Xavier 289-285 = 574 Iowa State 286-288 = 574 8. MICHIGAN 283-294 = 577 9. Tennessee 288-294 = 582 10. Oregon 294-291 = 585 11. Morehead State 296-302 = 598 12. Lipscomb 299-301 = 600
Top Individuals
1. Julia Lopez Ramirez, Mississippi State 67-66 = 133 (-11) 2. Hannah Levi, Mississippi State 68-66 = 134 3. Celina Sattelkau, Vanderbilt 69-66 = 135 Amanda Sambach, Virginia 69-66 = 135 5. Chayse Gomez, Oregon State 71-68 = 139 Abby Kiefer, Xavier 70-69 = 139 Madde Sund, Oregon State 68-71 = 139 8. Sydney Seigel, Tulsa 71-69 = 140 9. MONET CHUN, U-M 70-71 = 141 HAILEY BORJA, U-M 70-71 = 141 Emma McMyler, Xavier 71-70 = 141 Isabella McCauley, Minnesota* 74-67 = 141*
Other Michigan Individuals
T33. Sydney Sung 71-75 = 146 T53. Lauren Sung 75-77 = 152 T61. Mikaela Schulz 72-83 = 155 * playing as an individual
• Results: Day 1
