Wiberg remains tied for fifth at even-par 144 after 36 holes, while the Crimson Tide looks to gain ground in the final round in Wilmington, North Carolina.
WILMINGTON, N.C. | Freshman Alvilda Wiberg remained among the tournament leaders as Alabama women's golf finished the second round of the Landfall Tradition in sixth place Saturday at the Country Club of Landfall.
The Crimson Tide posted a 16-over-par 592 through 36 holes after following an opening-round 288 with a second-round 304. Wiberg continued to lead Alabama individually, holding a share of fifth place at even-par 144 heading into the final round.
The freshman also distinguished herself on the course's par-3 holes, averaging 2.88 strokes and playing them at 1 under par, the second-best par-3 scoring average among tournament competitors.
Alabama's overall performance on the shorter holes remained a strength. The Crimson Tide averaged 3.25 strokes on par 3s, ranking third in the field at 10 over par.
While Wiberg provided consistency near the top of the individual leaderboard, teammate Amely Bochaton delivered Alabama's lowest second-round score.
Bochaton followed an opening 75 with a 1-over 73, moving into a tie for 25th place at 4-over 148. Her second-round performance helped limit Alabama's losses as the team struggled to match its opening-day scoring pace.
Manon Petitcolas entered the final round tied for 47th at 7-over 151 after rounds of 72 and 79.
Fellow Crimson Tide golfer Natachanok Tunwannarux also stood at 7-over 151, matching Petitcolas in 47th place after posting rounds of 74 and 77.
Alice Johansson completed Alabama's lineup in 81st place at 12-over 157 following rounds of 79 and 77.
The Crimson Tide's second-round 304 represented a 16-stroke increase from its opening-round 288, leaving Alabama with work to do entering the tournament's final 18 holes.
No. 6 Duke led the team competition at even-par 576, holding a six-stroke advantage over the rest of the field.
Duke's Marie Madsen occupied the top position on the individual leaderboard at 12 under par, building a commanding 10-stroke lead over her nearest challengers
For Alabama, Wiberg's position among the top five provides an opportunity for a strong individual finish, while the Crimson Tide will need improved scoring throughout its lineup to climb the team standings.
Bochaton's second-round improvement offered a positive development, but Alabama will look for more consistent contributions across all five positions after its challenging second round.
The final round will determine whether the Crimson Tide can recover ground against a competitive field and whether Wiberg can secure one of the tournament's leading individual finishes.
With 18 holes remaining, Alabama enters the closing round seeking a stronger team performance and another productive outing from its freshman leader.
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-- By Sarah Darden
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