Sept. 21, 2007

MYRTLE BEACH, N.C. - The Xavier women's golf team started the Sea Trail Intercollegiate Golf Tournament in excellent fashion, finishing the day in third place overall (300, +12).  Freshman Rachel Levi played her way into a spot atop the leaderboard after shooting a 37-35 to card an even-par round of 72.

XU stands just five shots behind current leader Elon University.  Levi is tied atop the leaderboard with Emma Taylor of Bethune-Cookman College and Samantha Taylor of Elon U.

Sophomore Mary Beth McKenna also had an outstanding round (74, two-over) to join a tie for sixth place.  Sophomore Lindsay Steiner made her first tournament appearance of the season, carding a five-over 77 along with teammate Diana Torry.  In total four Xavier golfers earned spots in the top 20.

Freshman Audrey Fellmeth rounded out Xavier scoring with a nine-over par 81, finishing in a tie for 38th place after the first round.

The Musketeers will continue their play for a title tomorrow at 9 a.m.