April 23, 2004

LADY PALADIN GOLFERS ATOP SOCON;
JOHNSTON HOLDS INDIVIDUAL LEAD

GREENSBORO, South Carolina -- The 24th-ranked Furman women’s golf team is in the lead at the Southern Conference after shooting a first round 297. In addition, senior Sarah Johnston has a two shot lead in the individual standings, following a round one 71 at the 6,162-yard, par 71 Starmount Country Club.

Furman enters the second of three rounds with a seven stroke lead over defending champion Western Carolina and an 18-stroke cushion over host UNC Greensboro. In addition to Johnston’s 71 on Friday, Furman counted a 73 by freshman Jenny Suh, a 74 by freshman Theresa Paik, and a 79 by senior Tiarna Harman. Sophomore Haley Gildea was the non-counter on the day after an 80.

Johnston begins round two with a two-stroke advantage over teammate Jenny Suh and Elon’s Sammy Sue Wilson, and a three stroke lead over teammate Theresa Paik and Western Carolina’s Brandy Andersen.

Round two of the 2004 Southern Conference Women’s Golf Championships begins Saturday at 8:15 a.m. Live updates will be available on www.soconsports.com.

Furman Results
1st Furman Team 297

Furman Individuals
1st Sarah Johnston 71
2nd Jenny Suh 73
4th Theresa Paik 74
14th Tiarna Harman 79
19th Haley Gildea 80