University of North Carolina Athletics
October 22, 2005 | Women's Golf
Oct. 22, 2005
KNOXVILLE, TENN.-- Following the second round of play at this year's Mercedes-Benz Women's Championship, the North Carolina women's golf team found themselves in eighth place for the second straight day. Helping the Tar Heels improve their first round score by two strokes was Ann Laney and Lauren Hunt, who improved her individual round by nine strokes due in part to an eagle on 13 followed by two birdies. Despite a team score of 21 over par, Purdue remains atop the team leader board, one stroke ahead of second-place Georgia. Nine strokes off Georgia's pace are third-place Arkansas and the Swedish Junior National team, while host Tennessee rounds out the top five.
After finishing the first round in second place, Amanda McCurdy of Arkansas moved into first place after the second round with a 74, and first round leader Whitney Frykman of Purdue dropped into a tie for third along with Maggie Lester of Penn State and Onnarin Sattayabanphot of Purdue. Georgia's Whitney Wade joined McCurdy atop the individual leader board at two over. The best round of the day was turned in by Marci Turner of Tennessee who carded a 71 to shoot even par.
After Ann Laney and Lauren Hunt, Sydney Crane posted the best score for Carolina with a 76 and finds herself in 35th overall. Katie Miller shot an 80 and dropped to join Lauren Hunt in 40th place. Teammate Laura Caniff is one stroke behind Hunt and Miller overall in 46th place. Competing as an individual for the Tar Heels is Shannon Boyle who finished the second round with an 84.
The third and final round of play will take place Sunday as the 14 team field finishes up play at the Mercedes-Benz Championship being held at the Cherokee Country Club.
| TEAM STANDINGS (36 Holes) | |
| 1. Purdue | 288-301-589 |
| 2. Georgia | 297-293--590 |
| 3. Swedish Jr. Nationals | 297-302--599 |
| Arkansas | 300-299--599 |
| 5. Tennessee | 308-298--606 |
| 6. Tulane | 308-299--607 |
| Michigan State | 294-313--607 |
| 8. North Carolina | 305-303--608 |
| 9. Penn State | 306-308--614 |
| Southern Methodist | 304-310--614 |
| 11. Ohio State | 313-302--615 |
| Kent State | 296-319--615 |
| 13. Northwestern | 310-307--617 |
| 14. Alabama | 322-316--638 |
| TOP INDIVIDUALS (36 Holes) | |
| 1. Amanda McCurdy (Arkansas) | 70-74--144 |
| Whitney Wade (Georgia) | 71-73--144 |
| 3. Whitney Frykman (Purdue) | 70-76--146 |
| Maggie Lester (Penn State) | 73-73--146 |
| Onnarin Sattayabanphot (Purdue) | 70-76--146 |
| Carolina's Individuals (36 Holes) | |
| T15. Ann Laney | 75-75--150 |
| T35. Sydney Crane | 78-76--154 |
| T40. Lauren Hunt | 82-73--155 |
| Katie Miller | 75-80--155 |
| T46. Laura Caniff | 77-79--156 |
| Competing as an individual: | |
| T57. Shannon Boyle | 76-84--160 |
