Golfers in Eighth Place at Mercedes-Benz

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The No. 14 Iowa State women's golf team shot a second-round 298 this afternoon to sit in eighth place (596) with one round to go at the Mercedes-Benz Intercollegiate. Penn State leads the team race at 580.

Sasikarn On-iam and Punpaka Phuntumabamrung are currently in a tie for 21st at 148. Phuntumabamrung shot a 74 today and On-iam fired a 75. Cajsa Persson shot a Cyclone-low 72 to move into a tie for 31st at 149.

Furman's Laura Wearn leads the medalist race at 138.

The tournament will conclude tomorrow with the final 18 holes.

Team Scores
1. Penn State 291-289=580
2. Tennessee 292-290=582
3. Purdue 293-291=584
4. Texas A&M 291-294=585
5. Northwestern 294-296=590
6. Texas-San Antonio 292-299=591
7. Furman 300-295=595
8. Iowa State 298-298=596
9. Florida State 294-308=602
10. Mississippi State 297-306=603
11. East Carolina 302-303=605
12. Miami 308-301=609
13. Chattanooga 311-307=618
14. James Madison 314-308=622
15. Memphis 313-312=625
16. Eastern Kentucky 323-329=652

Iowa State Scores
T21. Sasikarn On-iam 73-75=148
T21. Punpaka Phuntumabamrung 74-74=148
T31. Cajsa Persson 77-72=149
T41. Chonlada Chayanun 74-77=151
T61. Prima Thammaraks 80-78=158

Top Individuals
1. Laura Wearn, Furman 70-68=138
2. Erica Popson, Tennessee 70-71=141