Cilek Paces Hawkeyes in Day One of Big Ten Championships

April 23, 2010

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MADISON, WI – The University of Iowa women’s golf team concluded the first two rounds of the 2010 Big Ten Women’s Golf Championships in 11th place. The defending champion, Purdue (571, -5), is currently in the lead after 36 holes.

Pacing the Hawkeyes (627, +51) through rainy conditions was Laura Cilek. The junior improved from a 78 in round one to a 76 the second. Cilek is currently tied for 35th (+10). Lauren Forbes competed as an individual and shot a team-low 74 the first round.

Three other Hawkeyes recorded lower scores the second round. Brianna Coopman (158, +14) went from an 81 to 77. Chelsea Harris (161, +17) carded an 81 to 80. Gigi DiGrazia (162, +18) improved from 82 to 80. Iowa will be back to the tee at 9 a.m. (CT) tomorrow for the start of the third round.

TEAM STANDINGS1. Purdue 289-282=571 (-5)2. Michigan State 296-290=286 (+10)3. Ohio State 294-293=587 (+11)4. Wisconsin 302-289=591 (+15)5. Northwestern 300-295=595 (+19)6. Indiana 304-295=599 (+23)7. Minnesota 303-297=600 (+24)8. Penn State 304-305=609 (+33)9. Michigan 311-301=612 (+36)10. Illinois 309-307=616 (+40)11. Iowa 314-313=627 (+51)
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS1. Ashley Bauer (Michigan) 74-65=139 (-5)T2. Laura Kueny (Michigan State) 72-68=140 (-4)T2. Maude-Aimee LeBlanc (Purdue) 72-68=140 (-4)T35. Laura Cilek 78-76=154 (+10)T35. Lauren Forbes 74-80=154 (+10)T54. Brianna Coopman 81-77=158 (+14)T59. Chelsea Harris 81-80=161 (+17)62 Gigi DiGrazia 82-80=162 (+18)
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