March 20, 2006

CITRUS SPRINGS, Fla. - The University of Maryland shot a team score of 300 Monday to turn a one-stroke deficit into a 10-shot lead in the team standings at the Lady Herd / El Diablo Intercollegiate women's golf tournament.

Maryland's 300 was the best team round posted by any team and gave Maryland a 606 total after 36 holes. Florida Atlantic, which led Maryland by one after the opening 18 holes, was in second at 616 with Missouri State in third at 629.

Kelly Calkin was tied for second with a two-round total of 151, three shots behind June Bolme of Florida Atlantic.

Katie Trotter (73-79) and Katie Stepanek (78-74) were tied for fourth at 152, with Kelly MacWhinnie tied for eighth at 155.

Jessica Reno was tied for 30th at 163, with Madeleine Lovette tied for 65th while playing as an individual.

The tournament, which is hosted by Marshall University, finishes on Tuesday with the final 18 holes.

TEAM STANDINGS
1. MARYLAND 606; 2. Florida Atlantic 616; 3. Missouri State 629; 4. North Texas 635; 5. Western Carolina 636; 6. Eastern Kentucky 644; 7. Wichita State 646; 8. Murray State 648; 9. Xavier 654; 10. Boston College 660; 11. Marshall 661; 12. Cincinnati 662; 13. Youngstown State 673; 14. Hartford 709.

MARYLAND SCORES
T2. Kelly Calkin 76-75--151; T4. Katie Trotter 73-79--152; T4. Katie Stepanek 78-74--152; T8. Kelly MacWhinnie 79-76--155; T30. Jessica Reno 88-75--163; T65. Madeleine Lovette 90-85--175.