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No.19 Virginia Women’s Golf to Compete at Stanford Intercollegiate with ⁤Fundraising Focus

STANFORD,CA – The No. 19 University of Virginia women’s golf team is set to compete at the stanford intercollegiate tournament this weekend, but the event⁢ carries meaning beyond the fairway. This year’s competition is dedicated to Northwestern University head⁢ coach ⁤Emily Fletcher, a 15-year breast cancer survivor⁤ and 2023 NCAA champion.

Funds generated during the tournament will directly benefit Dr. Jennifer Caswell-Jin, an oncologist at Stanford, in her pioneering research toward developing ‌a breast cancer vaccine. Supporters are encouraged to participate⁢ by pledging a donation for each birdie recorded by their favorite team-or the⁣ entire field-with 724 birdies tallied⁢ across all teams during the 2024 ⁢event and ⁤an average of 38 birdies per team. individuals interested in ⁢contributing to this vital cause ‍and ⁢learning more about Coach Fletcher’s story can find additional information and make pledges at ‌ https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2025playforher?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeaPLNUVKfRVjV3jUoqrVp7R8_vFEx2aPXvTnBc0fCFUNIsXlVG7TDiZ3SJaw_aem_ucxRFf6dld7nJwyJf7q1fA.

VirginiaS Elena Swedick concluded 36 holes atop the leaderboard at the Windy City Collegiate Classic, carding a two-round total of 140 to lead the Cavaliers through Tuesday’s play. The tournament, hosted by Northwestern at the Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park, Illinois, showcases a competitive field of collegiate golfers.

Swedick’s performance anchors Virginia‘s team score as they navigate a challenging course and seek to build momentum early in the 2024-25 season. The Cavaliers finished the first day of competition with a team total of 593, placing them among the top teams in the 48-player field. This event is crucial for Virginia as they prepare for the remainder of their fall schedule and aim for a strong showing in the upcoming ACC Championships.

The cavaliers saw strong contributions across the board. Jaclyn LaHa and Mira Berglund both finished the day tied for 40th place with a score of 148,each improving their game throughout the day. Elsie MacCleery finished with a score of 151, while Rebecca dibitetto finished with a score of 153.

Swedick began the tournament with a round of 72, followed by a 68 in the second round, demonstrating consistency and resilience. Remi Bacardi finished with a score of 143, placing her in 16th place. Virginia will continue competition Wednesday, September 25, 2024, with the final round of play.

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