Sept. 14, 2014
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Penn State women's golf team opened its season at the Cougar Classic. After shooting a team total of 307 (+19), the Lions finished the first round tied for 20th with UNC-Greensboro.
Senior Ellen Ceresko (Jefferson Township, Pa) had the Nittany Lions low round with an even par 72 and is tied for 19th place as an individual, seven shots behind the leader. Ceresko's score was followed by junior Halley Morell (Brecksville, Ohio), who shot a 76 (+4) and is currently tied for 66th. Katlyn Elliot (Peterborough, Ontario) shot a 79 on the day, while Ariana Coyle Diaz (Mount Merrion, Ireland) and Catherine Herrera (Houston, Texas) each shot 80 to round out the individual scoring.
Wake Forest leads the tournament at a team total of 282 (-6) and has the low individual score as Sierra Sims finished with a tournament-record 65 (-7). Arkansas is in second place with a 283 (-5) and N.C. State rounds out the top three with a 287 (-1).
The Nittany Lions continue play tomorrow at 9 a.m. Live scoring can be found at www.golfstat.com.