The No. 29 ranked women's golf team is currently in 16th with a 14-over 302. The team had its first day of play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate in New Orleans Sunday, Feb. 24.
The Tigers were led by junior Marta Sanz, who shot even par at the English Turn Golf and Country Club, enough to put her in 20th place in the tournament. Following Sanz was Auburn junior Diana Fernandez shooting a 2-over 74 in the first round of play.
"Marta had a solid round, and Diana put together a round that she has been working for," said Head Coach Kim Evans to Auburn Athletics.
Tulane, the host of the tournament, currently leads the field with a 6-under 282 on the day, followed by a tie in second place of Duke and UCLA with a 5-under 283.
Leading the individual competition is Tulane's Emily Pentilla who shot a 5-under 67 today. Alabama's Stephanie Meadow and Tulane's Gemma Dryburgh are tied in second scoring a 4-under 68.
Joining Auburn in the tournament are 18 teams from across the nation, featuring eight teams in the top 25. The Tigers teed off against No. 1 Southern Califormia, No. 3 Duke, No. 4 Florida and No. 6 Alabama, among others.
The five starters for Auburn in the 54-hole tournament this week are Marta Sanz, Diana Fernandez, Carlie Yadloczky, Alex Harrell and Jamie Yun.
Auburn looks to close the gap on its 20-shot deficit in the second round of the tournament at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25.
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