Meric Leads Women's Golf in Houston

SUGARLAND, Texas — Layla Meric tied for 14th place to lead the 13th-place App State Women's Golf team at the HCU Husky Invitational near Houston.
 
Meric's even-par 72 in the second round, which included two birdies and two bogeys, put her into a tie for ninth place entering the final round. She finished with a 12-over total of 77-72-79—228.
 
Ekaterina Prokhorova was App State's next-leading performer thanks to a team-best 78 in the final round. She was followed by Braelyn Pippin (76 in Round 2), Meghan Mitchell and Hannah Wang.