The William and Mary women's golf team entered the clubhouse Friday night after the first round of the Nittany Lion Invitational in 15th place after a day in tough conditions, but still very much in the hunt with two rounds left in the tournament.  The host, Penn State, leads the 18-team event at 292 (+4) on the par-72, 6229 yard Blue course, four strokes ahead of Old Dominion.  The Nittany Lions also boast the individual leader, with Ellen Ceresko scoring 69 (-3) on the day.

Complete Results

The Tribe's six-woman team was led by freshman Alessandra Liu (Cynwyd, Pa.), who shot a four-over 76 to stand tied for 19th overall.  Seniors Katy Hutcherson (Greeneville, Tenn.) and Betsy Birchall (Mountain Brook, Ala.) shot 80 and 81, respectively.  Sophomore Anna McMullen (Monroe, La.) tied for 94th overall with her 88, and freshman Tina Chang (Mineola, N.Y.) was one stroke back.  Sophomore Kelly Okun (Palm Beach, Fla.) rounded out the team, standing 101st but with plenty of both time and room to move up.

The tournament continues Saturday with one round teeing off at 8:30 a.m.

Nittany Lion Invitational - 54 Holes
PSU Blue Course - Par 72, 6229 Yards

Team Standings
1. Penn State 292 (+4)
2. Old Dominion 296 (+8)
3. Harvard 303 (+15)
T4. Minnesota 304 (+16)
T4. Columbia 304 (+16)
T4. College of Charleston 304 (+16)
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15. William and Mary 325 (+37)

Top Five Players
1. Ellen Ceresko (PSU) 69 (-3)
2. Joanna Henry (COL) 71 (-1)
T3. Gemma Fuster (ODU) 72 (E)
T3. Kelly Shon (PRIN) 72 (E)
T5. Four at 73 (+1)

W&M Players
T19. Alessandra Liu 76 (+4)
T59. Katy Hutcherson 80 (+8)
T67. Betsy Birchall 81 (+9)
T94. Anna McMullen 88 (+16)
99. Tina Change 89 (+17)
101. Kelly Okun 91 (+19)