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Lauren Ellerman (above) and Emily Johnson shot 162 in the 36-hole Ann Rhoads/BSC Shootout to begin the spring season.

Johnson, Ellerman Pace UE

2/23/2009 7:54:37 PM

CALERA, Ala. -- Lauren Ellerman and Emily Johnson led the University of Evansville golf team with identical rounds of 84 and 78 today to finish 13th at the Ann Rhoads/Birmingham Southern Shootout, played at par-71 Timberline Golf Club. The one-day, 36-hole tournament was the first of the season for the Purple Aces. Evansville finished fifth in the team standings with rounds of 336 and 326. Samford University won the event, led by medalist Heather Arnold who shot 68 following an opening round 79 to finish at 5-over-par 147.

TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Samford 603; 2. Jackson State 643; 3. Indiana State 652; 4. Birmingham Southern 657; 5. Evansville 662; 6. Butler 664; 7. Presbyterian 670. UE SCORES: T13. Lauren Ellerman 84-78=162; T13. Emily Johnson 84-78=162; T16. Vandi Gooch 80-84=164; T28. Alyssa Key 88-83=171; T35. Maggie Wood 88-87=175; 37. Morgan Anderson 90-86=176; T42. Chelsea Zusan 96-92=188. Medalist: Heather Arnold, Samford, 79-68=147 (+5).

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