CLEVELAND, Tenn.-Nova Southeastern University (Fla.) captured first-place honors in the NCAA DII Regional Preview hosted by Lee University at the Cleveland Country Club on Monday and Tuesday. The Sharks fired a 19-over par 883 in the 54-hole event. Anderson University (S.C.) and the home-standing Lady Flames tied for second place at 27-over par 891. Lynn University (Fla.) was third 28-over par 892 and Limestone University (S.C.) rounded out the top five with a 38-over par 902 in the 17-team event.

Nova Southeastern's Ellen Andersson fired an impressive 2-under par 214 and claimed medalist honors. Gracie McCoy and Kajsa Sindqvist of Lander University tied for second (1-under, 215). Lauren Martin of LMU posted an even par 216 and placed fourth while Zoey Iglesias (Anderson) and Katherine Densmore (West Ga.) tied for fifth with a 2-over 218.

Lee's Hannah Nall placed eighth with a 4-over 220 after an even-par second round. Banthita Phoncharatkun tied for 13^th with a 7-over par 223. She had a pair of 73 rounds. Yui Srichantamit and Emily Ritchie tied for 23^rd with 11-over par 227 totals. Ritchie opened first-day play with an even par 72. Lily Bloodworth rounded out Lee's top five golfers with a tie for 43^rd after a 16-over par 232 finish. Her highlight was a 75 during the second round.

The Lady Flames will return to action on Oct. 9 when they travel to Dahlonega, Ga. for the annual LeeAnn Noble Memorial.

 Coach Geandra Almeida's thoughts

"I'm very pleased with the way we battled at our home course this week! To me, it's very motivating to see our girls competing head-to-head against some of the best teams in the country. I like the way we fought for every shot out there, particularly after having a tough start in rounds one and three. 

"Once again, Hannah (Nall) and (Banthita) Pearl (Phoncharatkun) played very consistently, and Lily (Bloodworth) and (Emily) Ritchie stepped up for us when we most needed. Although Yui (Srichantamit) didn't play her best this week, she never gave up and finished her third round with a birdie which was huge for us as it helped us to move up on the leaderboard. 

"I'm incredibly thankful for Cleveland Country Club, our staff, and all the volunteers that helped us to host a great event this week."