Lady Paladins Conclude Play At Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic

March 25, 2007

Athens, Ga. - Sophomore Kathleen Ekey posted a four-over par 75 to lead Furman to a 311 during the final round of the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic Sunday morning at the University Club in Athens, Ga.

Auburn cruised to the team title with a final round 289 to finish 11 strokes ahead of second place Florida. Arkansas finished 16 strokes back in third place. The Lady Paladin finished 16th in the 18-team field.

Maria Hernandez (72-73-70=215) of Purdue and Leah Wigger (72-72-71=215) of Virginia tied for individual honors at two-over par for the 54-hole event. Blair Lamb, who carded a final round 76, and Corrine Carr (74-80-78=232) were Furman's top finishers placing 45th.

Furman returns to the course April 6-8, when it travels to Greensboro, N.C., for the Bryan National Collegiate.

16 Furman 312 314 311 937 T45 Blair Lamb 82 74 76 232 T45 Corrine Carr 74 80 78 232 T63 Kathleen Ekey 78 83 75 236 84 Theresa Paik 78 80 87 245 85 Monique Gesualdi 84 80 82 246