Women's golf team in third place at national tournament

The Eastern Florida State College women's golf team is in third place after two rounds of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Illinois.

The Titans battled the elements to shoot a 314 in the second round and are behind leader Daytona State College and defending national champion Odessa College heading into the third round.

Blair Powers shot a 3-over 74 in the second round, shooting even par on the back nine and then 3-over on the front. Powers moved up 23 spots and is now tied for 16^th overall.

Mila Tang shot an 8-over 79 but finished the final six holes at 1-under. Tang is tied for 11^th overall.

Ann Burel finished with an 80 and had birdies on four and five to finish the final seven rounds even par. Burel is now tied for 23^rd with Blais.

Margaux Blais finished with an 83 while Vivian Luu shot an 85 in the second round.

"Tough day with the wind. We hung on there well on the first nine but when the winds kicked up to 20-plus miles per hour it became a struggle," Eastern Florida State College women's golf coach Jamie Howell said. "We need to play a little better and do much better with our short iron approach shots. We are still within reach but would do well to put up a good round tomorrow."

Eastern Florida State College will tee off in the third round of the tournament at Oakwood Country Club on Wednesday.