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Bruins remain in 12th place after second day of NAIA Nationals

The Bellevue University women's golf team remains in 12th place after the second day of competition at the NAIA National Championships on Wednesday.

Maria Saavedra moved into a tie for 26th place after a second round score of 78.
Maria Saavedra moved into a tie for 26th place after a second round score of 78.
May 22, 2013

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LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Bellevue University women's golf team remains in 12th place after the second day of competition in the 27-team NAIA National Championships Wednesday at the Wilderness Ridge Golf Course hosted by Doane College.

Cal State University-San Marcos and Oklahoma City University are both tied for first place with a two-day total of 615.

Jessica Schiele (Oklahoma City) is the individual tournament leader after posting a four-under-par score of 68.

Maria Saavedra shot the Bruins' top round of the day with a six-over-par 78, and helped BU equal its first round team total of 319 for a 36-hole score of 638.

Natalia Soria fired an 81 on the day and is currently tied for 41st place with a 159 (78-81) total.

Renee Santoyo finished with a seven-over 79 and is in a tie for 47th place with a two-day total of 160 (81-79).

Christina VonRiesen matched her first round score with an 81 for a 36-hole score of 162, good for a four-way tie for 60th place overall.

Izzy Hernandez rounded out the Bruins' scoring with an 85 for a 168 (83-85) total. 

The Bruins will tee-off tomorrow (May 23) beginning at 1:45 p.m.

The tournament is a 72-hole event with the final round scheduled for Friday, May 24. The top 17 teams after the third round will advance to the final day of competition.

Bellevue Scores
T26. Maria Saavedra, 79-78 -- 157
T41. Natalia Soria, 78-81 -- 159
T47. Renee Santoyo, 81-79 -- 160
T60, Christina VonRiesen, 81-81 -- 162
T91. Izzy Hernandez, 83-85 -- 168

Team Standings
T1. Cal State-San Marcos
T1. Oklahoma City
3. Lubbock Christian
4. British Columbia
5. Savannah College of Art & Design
6. William Woods
7. Embry-Riddle (Fla.)
T8. Victoria (B.C.)
T8. Northwood (Texas)
T10. Northwood (Fla.)
T10. Wayland Baptist
12. Bellevue
13. Cumberlands
T14. South Carolina Beaufort
T14. Lee
16. Lindsey Wilson
17. Bethel (Ind.)
18. Lewis-Clark State
19. Concordia (Ore.)
20. Madonna
21. SCAD - Atlanta
22. Dakota Wesleyan
23. Grand View
24. Olivet Nazarene
25. Bethel (Tenn.)
26. Baker
27. Doane