March 16, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Haley Sanders shot a 4-over 74 to lead the Rebels on a tough first day of the SunTrust Gator Women's Invitational Friday afternoon at the Mark Bostick Golf Course on the campus of the University of Florida.

For the day, the Rebels shot a 305 to conclude the opening round of play in 15th place.

No. 2 Alabama grabbed the early lead over the field with a 284 to best No. 10 Georgia by two strokes.  Florida State, Kentucky, and No. 4 Auburn round out the top five in the team standings.

Starting the day on the 10th hole, Sanders got off to a nice start to open at 1-under through her first nine.  The junior ran into some trouble on her final nine but left herself with an opportunity for a solid finish, sitting one stroke from the top-20 and three from the top-10.

Senior Haley Millsap carded a 75 for the afternoon to leave herself in contention for a top-20 finish as well.

The Rebels will continue with the second round of play tomorrow morning.  Fans can follow along with live scoring at http://www.OleMissSports.com.  Also follow the Rebels on twitter at @OleMissWGolf and on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OleMissWGolf.

TEAM STANDINGS
SUNTRUST GATOR WOMEN'S INVITATIONAL
1     Alabama  284
2     Georgia  286
3     Florida State  290
4     Kentucky  291
5     Auburn  293
T6     South Florida  294
T6     Florida  294
8     Duke  295
9     Arkansas  297
T10     Baylor  302
T10     Chattanooga  302
T12     UCF  303
T12     Wisconsin  303
14     Mississippi State  304
15     Mississippi  305
T16     Kent State  309
T16     Georgia State  309
OLE MISS INDIVIDUALS
T28     Haley Sanders  74
T36     Haley Millsap  75
T51     Ericka Schneider  77
T79     Natalie Gleadall  79     
T87     Ashley Lance  82