University of Richmond Athletics
Bransford Shoots Spiders to Lead at Spider Invitational
10/19/2026 | Women's Golf
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. — Freshman Carter Bransford carded matching rounds of 1-under-par 71 Monday to take the individual lead while helping Richmond build a six-shot advantage through 36 holes of the Spider Invitational at Independence Golf Club.
Richmond opened with a 1-over 289 before recording a 3-over 291 in Round 2. The Spiders lead the seven-team field at 4-over par (580), six shots ahead of Florida Atlantic and 16 in front of third-place Longwood.
Bransford made six birdies in the second round, including three straight on holes 16, 17, and 18. She finished the day at 2-under par (142), two shots clear of the rest of the 43-player field.
Senior Maya Beasley is tied for fourth at 2-over par (146) following rounds of 72 and 74.
Sophomore Addie Doroh improved seven shots between rounds, following an opening-round 78 with a 1-under 71, her first career round under par, to climb 16 positions into a tie for 12th at 5-over par (149).
Freshman Stella Moritz and junior Katie Magner are tied for 17th at 6-over par (150). Moritz recorded consecutive rounds of 75, while Magner followed an opening-round 71, equaling the best round of her career, with a 79.
All five members of Richmond's lineup contributed at least one counting score Monday.
Competing as individuals, junior Caroline Thompson is tied for 39th at 18-over par (162) following rounds of 82 and 80. Senior Heather Appelson is 43rd at 25-over par (169) after rounds of 86 and 83.
The Spider Invitational will conclude Tuesday with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
