Huskers Tied for Sixth at Northern Migration Invitational

Florence, Ariz. - The Nebraska women's golf team is tied for sixth place after it fired a 309 team score in the second round of the Northern Migration Invitational at Poston Butte Golf Club on Tuesday.

Mary Kate Bird is in a tie for 22nd place after a second-round 78 put her at 152 for the tournament. JC Stevenson led NU on the day with a one-over-par 73, which moved her into a tie with two other Huskers - Erin Sharpee and Maddie Sheils - for 27th at 153.

Sharpee recorded a 79 on the day while Sheils carded a 77. Charlotte Wendner rounded out the NU lineup with an 83. She is tied for 95th.

Kayla Knopik is tied for 69th after a 79 in the second round gave her a 159 total. Carolyn Schorgl scored an 81 and heads into the final round in a tie for 88th at 164.

The Huskers trail Texas-San Antonio by 16 strokes heading into Wednesday's final round. UTSA, Idaho and Minnesota are all within two strokes of each other for the team lead. Idaho's Kayla Mortellaro maintains a five-stroke lead after shooting 70 on Tuesday for a 36-hole total of 138.

The final round begins Wednesday with tee times starting at 6:46 a.m. (Mountain time). Teams will tee off from holes 1 and 10 to speed up the pace of play. Huskers.com will have a full recap of the day's action at the conclusion of the tournament.

2010 Northern Migration Invitational
Poston Butte Golf Club
Florence, Ariz., March 15-17
Par 72, 6,227 yards
Second Round Results

Nebraska Lineup
T22. Mary Kate Bird - 74-78 = 152 (+8)
T27. Erin Sharpee - 74-79 = 153 (+9)
T27. Maddie Sheils - 76-77 = 153 (+9)
T27. JC Stevenson - 80-73 = 153 (+9)
T95. Charlotte Wendner - 83-83 = 166 (+22)
Individuals
T69. Kayla Knopik - 80-79 = 159 (+15)
T88. Carolyn Schorgl - 83-81 = 164 (+20)