May 23, 2002

Auburn, WA - University of Memphis Lady Tiger golfer Meaghan Francella is tied for 96th after three rounds of the NCAA Championships at Washington National Golf Club. The sophomore posted a score of six over par 78 and trails the leader by 23 strokes entering Friday's final round.

Duke's Virada Nirapathpongporn continues as the individual leader after shooting a two under par 70 on Wednesday. Nirapathpongporn has a three round total of 207 and leads second place Summer Simons of Georgia by three stokes entering the final round of play.

Arizona continues to hold the team lead at 874. Texas took a huge jump of Thursday with a score of 285 and is in second place at 876. Duke is in third place at 877, while Auburn is fourth with a 883. Georgia and Florida are tied for fifth with scores of 884.

The final round of competition is slated for Friday, May 24.

MEMPHIS INDIVIDUAL SCORES: T96 Meaghan Francella 74-80-78--232