GCU is 14 over overall in a field that has 15 of 19 schools over par.
Freshman Clara Duerr shot 3 over Tuesday with two birdies and leads the way at even par. She is currently tied for 13th and one of two Lopes in the top 30 among the 112-player field.
Freshman Alexis Vakasiuola joines Duerr in the top 30, tied for 28th at 3 over. Vakasiuola also shot 3 over, recording two birdies in total and eight pars on the front nine.
Sophomore Allie Justiz had the best second round of the day for the squad, carding a 2 over card to move up 23 spots into a tie for 58th. Justiz, who had three birdies, is joined by junior Lena Tremouille at 7 over. Junior Jess Haines is T-69th at 8 over and tied Justiz with three birdies for her round for the most among the team.
Santa Clara leads the tournament at 5 under, followed by Baylor in second at 2 under and Missouri at 1 under. GCU is third of five Mountain West schools competing and is five shots back of fifth place BYU at 9 over.
GCU’s 4.72 scores on par five holes is fifth best in the field with its 111 pars ninth best. Duerr carded an eagle in Monday’s first round, one of 10 players to have an eagle.
Third and final round action begins tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. MST.