Sept. 15, 2000

CORVALLIS, Ore. - The California women's golf team took a huge step towards opening the 2000 fall season with a bang at the 18-team Oregon State Invitational Friday at Trysting Tree Golf Course (6127 yards, par 72). After 36-of-54 holes, the Golden Bears are in first place with a score of 597, one stroke ahead of San Francisco at 598.

Bear junior Anne Walker leads the field with a one-under-par 143, which included a school-record tying 70 in the second round. In addition to tying her own record for 18 holes, Walker broker her previous school record of 145 over 36 holes.

Rounding out the top five are San Diego State (604) in third and Northern Arizona (609) and Oregon State tied for fourth (609). Colorado State's Stephanie Linnell and USF's Lisa Chen are one stroke behind Walker at 144.

Two Cal sophomore also were largely responsible for the Bears fast start. Sophomore Ria Quiazon is tied for 11th with a 150, while redshirt sophomore Amber Reilly is tied for 13th at 151. Freshman Sarah Huarte is in 28th place with a 155.

The Bears look to win their third tournament in program history Saturday when the final 18 holes are contested.

Team Scores (18 teams total) 1. California 298-299-597, 2. San Francisco 598, 3. San Diego State 604, 4. Northern Arizona 609, 4. Oregon State 609, 6. Colorado State 613, 7. Idaho 620, 8. Weber State 621, 8. BYU 621, 10. Washington State 622.

Top 5 Individuals 1 Anne Walker (Cal) 73-70-143, 2. Stephanie Linnell (CSU) 144, 2. Lisa Chen (USF) 144, 4. Susanna Laing (USF), 145, 4. Asa Jankler (SD State) 145.

Other Cal Scores 11t. Ria Quiazon 75-75-150, 13t. Amber Reilly 73-78-151, 22t. Sarah Huarte 77-76-153, 66t. Christine Romer 83-81-164.