NINETY SIX, S.C. – The No. 7 University of North Georgia (UNG) women's golf team turned in a steady two-round performance Monday at the Grand Harbor Classic, finishing day one in seventh place with a team score of 592 (+16) after rounds of 298 (+10) and 294 (+6).

The Nighthawks improved by four strokes in the second round, highlighted by a standout performance from Cora Mount. After opening with a 77 (+5), Mount fired a 3-under 69 in round two, marking the low round of the day for North Georgia and helping pace the team's climb.

Claire Bradford led the way in the opening round with an even-par 72 before carding a 75 (+5) in the afternoon. Mackenzie Connell followed with rounds of 73 (+1) and 76 (+4), while Camryn Wright posted back-to-back rounds of 76 (+4).

Abby Franks showed consistency across both rounds, improving slightly in the second with a 74 (+2) after an opening 77 (+5). Competing as an individual, Ellie Jane Riner recorded rounds of 77 (+5) and 73 (+1), shaving four strokes in her second outing of the day.

North Georgia will look to continue its momentum Tuesday as the tournament concludes with the third and final round.