HILTON HEAD, S.C. – The Coastal Carolina's women's golf team shot a 307, +19, and stands in second place in stroke play after the first day of action at the Battle at Old South tournament in Hilton Head, S.C.
 
Freshman Nicole Abelar had a strong opening 18 holes shooting a two-over 74 and finished the day in second place overall, just three strokes out of the lead.
 
Caitlin Evans-Brand and Heidrun Hlynsdottir had solid rounds, with both shooting a five-over 77 and finishing tied for seventh in the overall individual standings.
 
Sophia Carlsen and Frantiska Lunackova were also tied after Friday's action with both shooting a seven-over 79. They are tied for 12th.
 
Another freshman in Maika Llarena shot an opening round of eight-over 80 and finished tied for 17th after the first day of play.

Two rounds of match play will begin Saturday morning at 8 a.m. ET. The Chants will play South Carolina-Beaufort in the first round of match play beginning at 8 a.m. ET. The final two teams advancing Saturday will compete Sunday to determine the event's winner.

TEAM RESULTS
1 Florida International 303 (+15) – seed No. 1
2 Coastal Carolina 307 (+19) – seed No. 2
T3 Western Carolina 321 (+33) – seed No. 3
T3 Cincinnati 321 (+33) – seed No. 4
T3 Charleston Southern 321 (+33) – seed No. 5
6 Jacksonville 322 (+34) – seed No. 6
7 South Carolina-Beaufort 340 (+52) – seed No. 7
 
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