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Apr. 6, 2009

Women's Golf In 12th After Two Rounds at Wyoming Cowgirl Classic


CHANDLER, Ariz. - After two rounds of play the Northern Colorado women's golf team is right in the middle of things in 12th place at 68 over par and an overall tally 644 (323, 321) at the third annual Wyoming Cowgirl Classic.

Leading the Bears is senior Heather Daviner who has had an impressive first two rounds.  Daviner is at 10 over par in 13th place with an overall score of 154.  After shooting a 78 in round one, the senior came back shot two strokes better in round two.  Daviner is a mere eight strokes back from the leader of the tournament.

Following directly behind Daviner is freshman Ali Nelson.  Nelson is tied in 25th at 13 over par, and shot an overall score of 157 through the first two. 

The greatest individual improvement for the Bears belongs to redshirt senior Katie Avery.  After tallying an 87 in round one, Avery bounced back and shot an 81 in round two improving six strokes.  The senior is tied for 77th at 24 over par, with an overall score of 168.

Hand in hand with Avery is sophomore Abby McNeley who is also tied in 77th with an overall score of 168 (82, 86).

The most consistent rounds belong to freshman Chelsea Silvers who is tied in 82nd.  Silvers shot identical rounds of 85 giving her a score of 170 at 26 over par.

Northern Arizona leads the pack at 29 over par with an overall score of 605 (309, 296).  The individual leader is Northern Arizona's Bethany Leclair at just 2 over par carding a 146 (77, 69).

The Bears will play round three on Tuesday beginning at 7:30 with a shotgun start.