Sept. 12, 2003

Madison, Wisconsin - The Fighting Illini women's golf team opened the 2003 fall season today at the Badger Invitational, but round one play was suspended due to heavy rainfall. The Badger Invitational, hosted by the University of Wisconsin, is being held at the par 72, 6,025-yard University Ridge Golf Course in Verona, Wisconsin.

The Illini, playing on holes six through ten when play was suspended, currently stand in second place at eight over par, five-shots behind Michigan State. Senior Michelle Carroll is leading the way, sitting in a tie for fourth place at one-over par through six holes, while senior Marla Cox (+2 after ten) and junior Lyndsey Milligan (+2 after eight) are tied for seventh.

Play at the Badger Invitational began with a 1 p.m. shotgun start, but was soon suspended for over an hour due to rain. After an hour and forty-minute delay, play resumed and continued until dusk, but was again suspended due to more rain. The remaining first-round holes will be played Saturday, September 13, starting at 8 a.m., followed by a shotgun start for round two.

Team Scores (round-one to be completed tomorrow)
1.           Michigan State         +3 (currently on holes 11-13)
2.           ILLINOIS               +8 (currently on holes 6-10)
3.           Wisconsin              +12 (currently on holes 11-13)
T4.          Northwestern           +14 (currently on holes 6-10)
T4.          Arkansas-Little Rock   +14 (currently on holes 6-10)
T4.          Purdue                 +14 (currently on holes 11-13)
7.           Minnesota              +20 (currently on holes 3-12)
T8.          Iowa                   +29 (currently on holes 3-12)
T8.          West Florida           +29 (currently on holes 3-12)

Illini Results T4. Michelle Carroll +1 (through 6) T7. Marla Cox +2 (through 10) T7. Lyndsey Milligan +2 (through 8) T15. Megan Godfrey +3 (through 9) T23. Meghan Naik +5 (through 9)