Feb. 19, 2006

Miami Lakes, FL - The 13th-ranked Virginia women's golf team stands in eight place after the first round of play at the Papa John's Collegiate Championship held at Don Shula's Golf Club in Miami Lakes, Fla.

Leah Wigger posted the Cavaliers' best score with a 1-over 73. She trails South Florida's Christina Jones and Amanda Mathis of Mississippi State by one stroke for the individual lead.

Virginia shot 19-over 307 in its first event of the spring and is eight shots behind tournament-leading College of Charleston.

Freshman Jennie Arseneault, playing in her first collegiate tournament, shot 4-over 76 to stand 18th overall. Lauren Mielbrecht and Rachel Smith both carded 79s to tie for 39th. Carly Truitt is 57th at 83. Sally Shonk, playing as an individual, shot 75 and is 11th in stroke play.

The second round of the tournament will take Monday following by the final 18 holes Tuesday.

Papa John's Collegiate Golf Championship
First Round Results
Don Shula's Golf Club, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Par 72, 6,319 yards

Team Results
 1. College of Charleston    299
 2. Alabama                  301
 3. Mississippi State        303
 4. Louisville               305
 4. East Carolina            305
 4. Kentucky                 305
 7. Miami                    306
 8. Virginia                 307
 9. South Florida            308
10. NC State                 310
11. Coastal Carolina         313
12. UAB                      322
Top Individuals
1. Christina Jones USF         72
1. Amanda Mathis Miss. St.     72
3. Angie Hill Charleston       73
3. Ali Kicklighter Kentucky    73
3. Hagen Weintraub Miami       73
3. Gretchen Zoeller Charleston 73
3. Leah Wigger Virginia        73
8. Jenny Suh Alabama           74
8. Emelie Lind E Carolina      74
8. Carina Sorensen Alabama     74
Virginia Results
 3. Leah Wigger        73
11. Sally Shonk*       75
18. Jennie Arseneault  76
39. Lauren Mielbrecht  79
39. Rachel Smith       79
57. Carly Truitt       83