March 29, 2005

Bradenton, Fla. - The University of Maryland women's golf team fired a tournament-low 308 in today's second round to win the 2005 Spider Spring Invitational, played at The Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch on Monday and Tuesday. The Terrapins, who carded a tournament-best 22 birdies, shot a 627 (319-308) at the event.

Krista Swanson, a sophomore from runner-up Montana, captured the individual medal with a 152 (77-75) at the par-72 course. She finished one stroke better than first-round leader Katie Stepanek (72-81) and Kelly Calkin (81-72), both from Maryland. Stepanek, who led the field with seven birdies, and Calkin both carded the lowest round of the tournament with an even-par 72.

Following Maryland and Montana (324-313--637) was Richmond (325-323--648) in third, McNeese State (327-327--654) in fourth, Siena (353-327--680) in fifth and The Citadel (361-337--698) in sixth.

Saints freshman Bridget Erwin moved up nine spots after day one to claim the top spot in a three-way tie for 17thplace. Erwin shot a-team low 167 (90-77). Megan Angis finished one stroke behind team leader Erwin for 20th place 168 (87-81). Jillian Blanchard dropped seven spots to finish in 22nd place 169 (84-85). Laura Woolgar garnered the 27th spot by finishing with a 176 (92-84). Rachel Scalzo rounded out the Saints five-member team rotation finishing 32nd 185 (96-89).

Siena is set to compete in the Hartford Invitational April 12-12, 2005.

TEAM RESULTS
Fin. - School - Scores
1 - Maryland - 319-308--627 (+51)
2 - Montana - 324-313--637 (+61)
3 - Richmond - 325-323--648 (+72)
4 - McNeese State - 327-327--654 (+78)
5 - Siena - 353-327--680 (+104)
6 - The Citadel - 361-337--698 (+122)

SIENA RESULTS
T 17 Bridget Erwin 90 77 167
T 20 Megan Angis 87 81 168
22 Jillian Blanchard 84 85 169
T 27 Laura Woolgar 92 84 176
32 Rachel Scalzo 96 89 185