KYLE, Texas – Texas State women's golf is in first place with a 25-stroke lead after two rounds at the Texas State Invitational at Plum Creek Golf Club Monday, Feb. 6. Marine Griffaut is tied for first after recording a new season-low round. 
 
The Bobcats battled through strong winds to hold on to the top spot in both rounds in a field of eight teams. Texas State finished 10-over par with a 25-stroke lead on second place Cincinnati. 
 
Individual
Six Bobcats ended day one in the top-10. Marine Griffaut is tied for first after moving up five spots in the second round after shooting three-under 68, a new season-low round. The junior had three back-to-back birdies in the final round of the day. Griffaut is tied with Katie Hallinan from Cincinnati after going even on the course. 
 
Freshman Yvonne Chamness is the top-finisher for the individual competitors after finishing three-over par. Mattingly Palmer joins her in the three-way tie for third after registering an under-par first round. Junia Gabasa went even in the second round and Matilda Svahn recorded a 68 in the first round but fell five spots with an 80 in the following round. 
 
Federica Tavelli-Westerlund finished second among individuals going two-over par in the final round of the day.    
 
TXST in the Standings
T1. Marine Griffaut (142; E)
T3. *Yvonne Chamness (145; +3)
T3. Mattingly Palmer (145; +3)
6. Junia Gabasa (146; +4)
7. Matilda Svahn (148; +6)
T10. *Federica Tavelli-Westerlund (151; +9)
T15. Matilda Cederholm (153; +11)
T29. *Grayson Heilman (158; +16)
T29. *Rozlyn Rooke (158; +16)
*Competing as Individual
 
Up Next
The Bobcats conclude the Texas State Invitational tomorrow, Feb. 7 at the Plum Creek Golf Club. Texas State will tee off at 8 a.m.