April 15, 2011
Sophomore Anna Leigh Keith shot a team-leading two-under par, 70, on Friday to lead Vanderbilt in the first round of the 2011 SEC Championship at the Auburn University Club in Auburn, Ala. Keith is in a tie for fourth, and as a team, Vanderbilt sits in seventh place after firing a first-day team total of 295.
Keith posted three birdies, a bogey, and 14 pars in her round on Friday. Junior Marina Alex is in a tie for 14th after carding an even-par, 72, in the first round. Alex posted five birdies in her first 18 holes.
Auburn leads the team standings after shooting a 283. The Tigers hold a two-stroke lead over Tennessee, who finished the day with a 285. The Volunteers’ Erica Popson, the 2010 runner-up at last year’s championship, leads all individuals after posting a six-under par, 66. Auburn’s Cydney Clanton and Arkansas’ Emily Tubert are each three strokes back in second place.
The second day of competition is Saturday at the Auburn University Club.
7. Vanderbilt – 295
T4. Anna Leigh Keith – 70
T14. Marina Alex – 72
T33. Rene Sobolewski – 76
T36. Lauren Stratton – 77
T46. Megan Grehan – 80
Head coach Greg Allen quotes
“We’re thinking the right way and our attitude is good. We’re not panicking. Our goal is to have the right attitude for every shot, and then leave it behind and go to the next one.”
“Auburn is five-under, but this is their home course, so they should have a score that low.”
“Marina had five birdies today, but also hit into four hazards. For her to shoot even-par was a great round. She has progressively improved her game this spring, and we’re excited to see what she can do the rest of the season.”
“We got lucky on the weather today. It was windy and gusty, and the rain held off. We’re supposed to have thunderstorms later today and tonight.”
