East Carolina Moves Into Lead at C-USA Women's Golf Championship
April 17, 2006
Complete Day Two Results in PDF Format
GREENVILLE, N.C. - Host East Carolina moved into the top spot of the 2006 Conference USA Women's Golf Championship at the par 72, 6,221-yard Ironwood Golf and Country Club. The Pirates hold a four-stroke lead over Tulsa, are five strokes ahead of SMU and are just six strokes in front of UCF and UTEP entering Tuesday's final round. SMU junior Jennifer Ackerson tied the C-USA championship record for low round with a 68. Ackerson and UTEP junior Gerina Mendoza, who led the medalist race after the opening round with a 69, are tied for first entering Tuesday's final round with a one-under 143. ECU sophomore Emelie Lind and freshman Lene Krog led the Pirates with a 71 and 72, respectively, and are tied for fourth place after 36 holes. Tulsa senior Cas Bridge shot an even par 72 for the second day in a row and sits alone at No. 3 entering tomorrow's final round. UCF senior Ashley Grier was the third golfer of the day to shoot under par with a 70 as her Golden Knights made the biggest improvement on the second day, improving by nine strokes and tying East Carolina for the top team score of the day. Memphis is ranked sixth entering the final 18 holes, while Marshall, Southern Miss and UAB are all tied for seventh. Final round action begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. The winner of the C-USA Championship receives an automatic berth to the NCAA Regionals. Team Standings (after 36 holes)
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