April 24, 2004
COLUMBUS, OH – The University of Iowa women’s golf team shot a 313 to total 936 strokes on the weekend to finish the second day of the Big Ten Championships in eighth. Indiana took over the top of standings over the host Ohio State with a round of 299. The Hoosiers have a total of 904 strokes, two ahead of the Buckeyes going into the final day of competition.
Leading the way for the Hawkeyes after the second day is junior Liz Bennett. Bennett fired an 81 today, which places her 16th. Junior Shannon Fleming has a three-round total of 234, which ties her for 17th. Fleming’s round of 76 jumped her from toe for 29th at the beginning of competition today. Senior Laura Holmes carded an 82 today, which leaves her with a total of 236 and ties her for 25th. Freshman Amy Riepma continues to improve by two strokes each round to card a 77, which totals her with 237 strokes and a tie for 27th. Senior Jennifer Reints has a 54-hole total of 242 to finish the day in 41st. Freshman Virginie Bonfils is tied for 57th with a 250. Individually Indiana’s Danah Ford is leading the tournament. Ford shot a two-under 70 today coming from third at the beginning of the day to lead the field going into the final day of competition.
Iowa will continue competition tomorrow with a 7 a.m. start. You can follow the final day of competition with live scoring throughout the day on www.hawkeyesports.com.
Day Two Team Results — (Par 72)
1. Indiana 308-297-299=904
2. Ohio State 301-299-306=906
3. Purdue 305-310-303=918
4. Michigan 312-305-308=925
5. Wisconsin 306-305-315=926
6. Michigan State 304-317-307=928
7. Northwestern 313-305-316=934
8. IOWA 311-312-313=936
9. Illinois 312-313-318=943
10. Penn State 313-319-316=948
11. Minnesota 327-317-327=971