April 16, 2007

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WACO, Texas - The 36th-ranked Baylor women's golf team shot a first round 308 to tie for second after the first day of competition at the Big 12 Championship at the 6,142 yard, par-72 Ridgewood Country Club in Waco, Texas.

Freshman Natalie Hocott (San Antonio, Texas) fired a first round 3-over par 75 to tie for fifth to lead the Bears.

Junior Sian Reddick (Folkestone, England) and freshman Hannah Burke (Hertfordshire, England) carded a 77 to tie for 15th. Senior Allison Martin (Bakersfield, Calif.) shot a 79 to tie for 30th, while senior Anna Rehnholm (Karlskrona, Sweden) tied for 44th with a first round 81.

"Natalie has been getting better all spring. Her swing has become more competitive and she played really well today. I am extremely proud of her," said head coach Sylvia Ferdon.

Texas A&M shot a 300 to lead the overall team standings by eight strokes over Oklahoma State, Baylor and Colorado. Amanda Costner of Kansas fired a first round 71 to lead the individual standings by one stroke Texas A&M's Christa Spedding.

The tournament continues with the second round Tuesday. The tournament can be followed live on golfstat.com.

Individual Results
T5. Natalie Hocott 75
T15. Hannah Burke 77
T15. Sian Reddick 77
T30. Allison Martin 79
T44. Anna Rehnholm 81

Team Standings
1. Texas A&M 300
T2. Oklahoma State 308
T2. Baylor 308
T2. Colorado 308
5. Kansas State 309
6. Texas Tech 310
T7. Kansas 312
T7. Nebraska 312
9. Oklahoma 315
10. Missouri 316
11. Texas 320
12. Iowa State 322