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Helm Stays Atop Badger Invitational Leaderboard After Day Two

MADISON, Wisc. (September 15, 2025) – Washington State Women's Golf freshman Kaitlyn Helm remained atop the leaderboard after posting a second-round one-under 71on day two for the Badger Invitational hosted by the University of Wisconsin Monday.

Helm enters Tuesday's final round tied with Caroline McConnell from Bradley who fired a three-under 69 and Sydney Hackett from Western Kentucky who fired a four-under 68 to catch the Cougar freshman at seven-under through the first 36 holes.

Helm, a freshman from Phoenix, recorded three birdies and just two bogeys throughout the round, posting a 35 on the front nine and 36 on back to head into Tuesday's final round looking for her first career title in just her second collegiate event.