May, 15, 2008
WWU GOLF ROUNDUP
WWU GOLF: Western men, women in fourth place at nationals
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THE BELLINGHAM HERALD
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The Western Washington men’s and women’s golf teams are in similar positions at the NCAA Division II National Championships.
The Viking women held their position in second-round play Wednesday and is tied for fourth place at women’s national championships at Houston.
Meanwhile, the Viking men are in a three-way tie for fourth place among 20 teams following firstday action at the men’s national championships, also in Houston.
The women shot an 18-over par 306 and are tied with Grand Valley State (Mich.) (296) at 34- over 610 through two rounds in the eight-team field.
The top three teams remained unchanged. Nova Southeastern (Fla.) continues to lead at 11- over 587, opening up a sevenshot advantage over secondplace Rollins (Fla.) (301).
The Vikings are led in medalist play by Breanna Carmichael, who is tied for 11th at 6-over
150, after shooting a 76. Kaitin Parker also shot a 76 and is tied for 15th at 7- over 151. Catherine Kim had Western’s best round with a 3-over 75, and is tied for 18th at 152. Allison Gillette is tied for 30th at 157 after shooting a 79, and Lianne Matkin had an 82 and is tied for 41st at 163.
Two Western men shot 1-under 69s to lead the team in first-day action.
The Vikings carded a 2-over 282 and are tied with Grand Canyon and South Carolina-Aiken. Clayton State (Ga.) holds a five-stroke lead after shooting 7-under 273. Belmont Abbey (N.C.) is second at 278 and Indianapolis third at 280.
Western’s Jake Koppenberg and Sean Packer each shot 1-under 69 and are tied for 11th in medalist play. It was the 10th round in the 60s this season for Koppenberg, who entered the tournament with a school-record pace 71.3 scoring average.
The Vikings’ Julian Peters shot an even par 70 and is tied for 19th. Thomas Jun had a 74 and is tied for 69th and Brandon Brown shot a 76 and is tied for 93rd.
