ATHENS, Ga. (March 23, 2007) -- The Georgia State women's golf team sits in 18th-place after an opening round team score of 331 at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic.

Six-ranked Auburn grabbed the early lead with an opening round of 293.

Junior Joanna Klatten led the Panthers by firing an opening round of 76 and sits tied for 33rd-place. Freshman Cathrine Madsen opened with an 82 and is tied for 74th-place. Freshman Nicole Loesch ended the day with an 86 and sits in 92nd-place. Sophomore Karin Dedering opened with an 87and is in 93rd-place. Senior Pamela Torres ended the day with a 90 and sits in 94th-place.

"This is a tough golf course," said head coach Cathy Mant. "The hole locations are tricky along with the undulating greens. You can't miss shots to the green, and we are missing them. On the positive side, every one is giving it their all and we are going to come out tomorrow and give it 100 percent. The tournament has been wonderful, and this is a great golf course."

State will tee-off for its second round Saturday morning at 9 a.m. The Panthers will be paired with Central Florida and Augusta State in for the second round. Panther fans are encouraged to come out and support the team. Golf stat will provide live scoring.

Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic
University of Georgia Golf Course
6,260 yards, Par 71

Individual Scores (96 golfers):