Senior Elsa Svensson leads Tigers at 5-under as LSU fires an 8-under second round to climb leaderboard at the Illini Women’s Invitational.
Senior Elsa Svensson continued her steady play, posting rounds of 70–69 for a 5-under total (139), placing her in a tie for eighth heading into the final day. Svensson, from Sweden, recorded seven birdies across 36 holes, including a flawless card with three birdies in her afternoon 69.
The Tigers found momentum across the lineup. Senior Taylor Riley opened with a 4-under 68, tallying seven birdies in the morning round before following with an even-par 72 in the afternoon, sitting tied for 11th at 4-under (140). Sophomore Josefin Widal stormed back in the second round, matching Riley’s 68 to return to even par for the tournament after five birdies in her afternoon round.
Freshman Ryleigh Knaub also contributed with a 1-under 71 in the second round, while classmate Lucia Iraola shot a 1-under while competing as an individual.
As a team, LSU stands at 8-under 568 after rounds of 288 (E) and 280 (-8). The Tigers are tied with SMU, while UCF leads the tournament at 24-under (552), followed by Illinois (-18), Auburn (-14), and Indiana (-11).
Statistically, LSU ranks third in par-4 scoring (3.97) and tied for third in total birdies (34). Riley sits T3 in par-5 scoring (4.38) and T2 in total birdies (10), underlining the Tigers’ balanced attack and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
With one round remaining, LSU remains within striking distance of a top-three finish, setting the stage for an exciting Tuesday finale at Medinah.
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-- By Andre Leday
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