Feb. 25, 2002

Pinehurst, NC - The University of Memphis Lady Tiger golf team is opening the spring season at one of the most noted golf courses in America, Pinehurst #8, where the Edwin Watts/Carolinas Classic is being held and it is obvious from first round results that the Lady Tigers are enjoying the old course.

Led by sophomore Jennifer Jaszek, the Lady Tigers are in fourth place after 18-holes. Jaszek turned in an opening round 76 and is tied for 11th. Courtney Pomeranz, of North Carolina-Wilmington, is in first place after carding a one under par score of 71. Tiger junior Marianne Ruud and her teammate Abby More are tied for 23rd with scores of 78 and Meaghan Francella is tied for 29th at 79.

North Carolina-Greensboro leads the team competition with a score of 293. Charleston Southern is second at 301, while North Carolina-Wilmington is third at 302. Memphis, 311, and James Madison, 314, round out the top five.

Second round play is slated for Tuesday.

MEMPHIS INDIVIDUAL SCORES: T11 Jennifer Jaszek 76 T23 Abby More 78 T23 Marianne Ruud 78 T29 Meaghan Francella 79 T62 Sandra Hellsvik 83

TEAM SCORES: 1. North Carolina-Greensboro 293 2. Charleston Southern 301 3. North Carolina-Wilmington 302 4. Memphis 311 5. James Madison 314 6. East Carolina 317 UAB 317 Penn State 317 9. Georgia State 318 10. Kansas 320 11. Campbell 323 12. College of Charleston 325 13. Jacksonville State 330 14. Elon 332 15. Maryland 333 Appalachian State 333 17. Coastal Carolina 334 18. Iowa 335 19. Winthrop 341 Augusta State 341 21. Radford 349 22. Wofford 353