Women's golf surges into first at the Derby

October 25, 2008

The Arizona State women's golf team took over the lead at The Derby Invitational, held at the par 72 6,301-yard Auburn University Golf Club. The Sun Devils jumped ahead four spots, shooting an 8-over 584 (300-284). The Sun Devils are currently three strokes ahead of second place Virginia.<separator></separator>"The girls said they were going to get hot today," said seventh year head coach <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-golf/mtt/luellen_melissa00.html">… Luellen</a>. "The course played tougher and so did the Sun Devils."<separator></separator><a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-golf/mtt/nordqvist_anna00.html">A… Nordqvist</a> continued her dominance as she burst into the lead after shooting a 5-under 67 in the second round, tying her all-time low round. The junior All-American has carded a 7-under 137 (70-67).<separator></separator>Senior <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-golf/mtt/munoz_azahara00.html">Az… Munoz</a> also had a solid second round. The reigning NCAA champion moved up to third after shooting a 2-under 70 in the second round. Munoz has carded a 2-under 142 (72-70) over the two days.<separator></separator><a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-golf/mtt/osborn_jennifer00.html">… Osborn</a> is currently tied for 15th. The senior shot a 1-over 73 in the second round to card a 7-over 151 (78-73) over the two rounds. <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-golf/mtt/murcia_juliana00.html">J… Murcia</a> is currently tied for 26th at 10-over 154 (80-74) while <a href="http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/w-golf/mtt/kelo_liisa00.html">Liisa Kelo</a> is tied for 83rd at 23-over 167 (82-85).<separator></separator>"The goal is to end the fall season like we started... with a win!" said Luellen on the team's goal for tomorrow.<separator></separator>The Derby, and the Sun Devils fall season, will conclude tomorrow.