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UH women’s golf goes for sixth in first Big 12 Championship

The Houston women’s golf team placed sixth in the Big 12 Championship in Hockley, Texas over the weekend. Sophomore Moa Svedenskiold led the Cougars as she finished her weekend tied for fifth place.

In the opening round Friday morning, both sophomores Svedenskiold and Alexa Saldana began their weekend on an even-par 71 with Svedenskiold sinking four birdies and Saldana with three. Senior Nicole Abelar started her opening round at 1-over (72) with six birdies, including three straight on the back nine. Junior Hyeonji Kang began her round at 3-over (74).

Into the second round Saturday morning, Svedenskiold had improved her performance, ending her second round at 2-under (69) with only two birdies.