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Memphis in 14th after One Round at Lady Paladin Invitational
Sept. 18, 2009
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Kathleen Glavin and Leslie Grabeman fought through the rainy weather and posted scores of 81 (+9) on Friday to lead Memphis at the Lady Paladin Invitational. Glavin and Grabeman are in a tie for 51st, while Memphis is in 14th place overall after posting an opening round 327. “The weather was tough out there today,” said Lady Tiger head coach Beth Harrelson. “I’m proud of everyone sticking with it despite the rough conditions.” Freshman Sarah Mathews is in T51st after carding a first round of 82 (+10). After posting rounds of 83 and 88, Marissa Steen and Alex Alang are in T63rd and T88th, respectively. Memphis posted a team total of 327 (+39) on the first day and is in 14th place. “I fully expect us to improve tomorrow,” said Coach Harrelson. “It was the first round of the season, and everyone was dealing with bad conditions, so I think they will settle down a bit and play with more confidence tomorrow.” East Tennessee State is tied with 2008 Division II National Champions Nova Southeastern for first place after posting a first round score of 306 (+18). Stetson (311), Kennesaw State (314), and Campbell (315) round out the top five. Laura Jansone of East Tennesse State leads the individual competition after firing a one-over-par 73 in the opening round. Paula Hurtado of Florida International is one stroke back in second after posting a 74. The Lady Paladin Invitational will continue tomorrow, September 19, when the second round tees off at 8:30. Live scoring will be available via www.golfstat.com. Players:
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