March 24, 2002


FURMAN WOMEN FIFTH AT LIZ MURPHEY


ATHENS, Georgia -- Furman's Lady Paladin golf team fired a final-round 307 to finish fifth at the Liz Murphey Intercollegiate with a three-round 909. The Lady Gators of Florida won the team title with a three-round 879, while Auburn finished one stroke back at 880.

Furman was led on Sunday by junior Leigh Turner, who carded a 73 to place 23rd with a 228 total. Brandi Jackson (Belton, S.C.) added a 77 and placed 25th at 229, while Jennifer Perri (Eden Prairie, Minn.) carded a 78 and was Furman's top finisher in 18th, with a 225 tally. In addition, junior Cimmie Shahan (Spring Grove, Pa.) fired a 79 and took 72nd with a 243 tally, while Sarah Johnston (St. Charles, Ill.) was the non-counter on the day with an 82. Johnston fired a 232 for the tournament and placed 34th individually.

The Lady Paladins will return to action April 5-7, at the Bryan National Collegiate in Greensboro, N.C.

Furman Results
18th Jennifer Perri 75-72-78=225
23rd Leigh Turner 73-82-73=228
25th Brandi Jackson 78-74-77=229
34th Sarah Johnston 75-75-82=232
72nd Cimmie Shahan 84-80-79=243
5th Team 301-301-307=909