PHOENIX, Ariz. — The University of Hawai'i women's golf team showed resilience during Tuesday's second round of the PING ASU Invitational, shaving five strokes off their opening-round score. Competing at the par-72 Papago Golf Club, Hawai'i carded a 303 (+15) to bring their two-day total to 611 (+35).
 
The Rainbow Wahine remain in 15^th place heading into the final day of competition. The highlight of the round for Hawai'i came from the steady play of Maline Kraus and Jasmine Wong. Kraus carded a 2-over 74, while Wong followed with a 3-over 75. Both players currently sit in a tie for 49^th place with a two-round total of 149 (+5), providing a solid foundation for the UH lineup in a field featuring several top-ranked programs.
 
The back half of the rotation also saw improved scoring compared to Monday's opener. Emiko Sverduk carded a 4-over 76 to bring her total to 155 (+11), placing her in a tie for 72^nd. Kaydence Kim and Sofina Firouzi are tied for 83^rd place at 159 (+15) after rounds of 79 and 78, respectively.
 
Southern California continues to distance itself from the field, leading the team standings with a 24-under-par total of 552. The Trojans are led by Catherine Park, who took over the individual lead after firing a 6-under 66 on Tuesday. Park sits at 10-under-par (134) for the tournament and holds a four-stroke advantage over a two-way tie for second place that includes teammate Elise Lee and Arizona State's Pimpisa Rubrong.
 
The Rainbow Wahine will look to carry the momentum into Wednesday's final round.
 
15. Hawai'i — 308-303=611 (+35)
T-49. Maline Kraus — 75-74=149 (+5)
T-49. Jasmine Wong — 74-75=149 (+5)
T-72. Emiko Sverduk — 79-76=155 (+11)
T-83. Kaydence Kim — 80-79=159 (+15)
T-83. Sofina Firouzi — 81-78=159 (+15)