Oct. 8, 2010
Complete Results
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Coastal Carolina sophomore Jessica Alexander shot even par on Friday and is currently tied for 10th place after one round at the Mercedes-Benz Women's Collegiate Championships from the Holston Hills Country Club.
Alexander shot a 72 in the first round and put together a very steady performance by making par on 14 of 18 holes. The Riverview, Fla., native also had birdies on the fifth and 12th hole.
"I thought Jessica had a really solid round today, but she still left a lot out there," Coastal head coach Katie Quinney said. "I think the next 36 holes will be even better for her and I expect her to have a great finish."
Her finish helped the Chanticleers end the afternoon tied with Georgia State for 11th place with an overall score of 304. Tournament host Tennessee finished the opening day in first place and was eight strokes under par for an overall score of 280.
Junior Kaitlin Higginbotham finished second for Coastal on day one and is tied for 42nd place after shooting four-over par to finish with a 76. Senior Alicia Grier and sophomore Brittany Henderson both shot a 78 and finished six strokes over par and are tied for 56th place.
Freshman Courtney Boe rounded out the Coastal Carolina quintet with a score of 79 to finish tied for 63rd place.
Day two of the tournament resumes Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
