Sept. 25, 2010

NORMAN, Okla. – Junior Natalie Gleadall shot a 1-under 71 to lead the 14th-ranked Ole Miss women’s golf team to a 294 on day two of the Suzie Maxwell Berning Classic here at the Jimmie Austin Golf Club.

Gleadall was 1-over through 15 holes and then birdied two of her last three to move up to fifth in the individual standings.  She is seeking her second consecutive top-five finish after winning the Cougar Classic last week.

Junior Ashley Lance shot 77 and dropped to a tie for 10th.  Haley Millsap shot 74 and is in 12th.  Senior Jillian Brodd carded a 75, and Christina Miller had a 74 to round out the Rebel scoring.

“On moving day, we finished strong on our last four holes,” head coach Michele Drinkard said.  “Natalie led the way for us finishing her last four holes at 2-under par.  She is really striking the ball well, and it’s fun to watch.  It was nice to see Christina bounce back too. She made a great par on No. 9 from 130 yards and then reeled off three birdies in the final five holes.”

Host Oklahoma (ranked No. 13) shot even par 288 for a two-day total of 575 and leads Arkansas (580) by five. Ole Miss is third at 591.

“With a little maintenance work on the range and some short game preparation, we will be ready to finish strong tomorrow,” Drinkard said.

The final round begins Sunday at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start.  Fans can follow live scoring by going to www.OleMissSports.com and clicking on the link on the women's golf schedule page.

SUZIE MAXWELL BERNING CLASSIC – NORMAN, Okla.
TEAM STANDINGS (AFTER TWO ROUNDS)
1. Oklahoma 287-288--575 
2. Arkansas 290-290--580 
3. Ole Miss 297-294--591 
4. Tulsa   290-302--592 
5. Middle Tennessee 309-301--610 
6. Texas State   312-300--612 
7. Redlands CC 312-312--624 
8. Oklahoma City 318-324--642
OLE MISS INDIVIDUALS
5. Natalie Gleadall 73-71--144
T10. Ashley Lance 71-77--148
12. Haley Millsap 75-74--149
T22. Jillian Brodd 78-75--153
T22. Christina Miller 79-74—153
28. Kathryn Fowler* 79-76—155
* Competing as an individual