Feb. 26, 2001

VALLEJO, Calif. - After the first day of the Bay Area Classic at Hiddenbrooke Golf Course in Vallejo, the University of Washington, led by first-round leader Kelli Kamimura, is in the lead with a score of 299.

San Diego State (309), co-host Cal (310), co-host San Francisco (323) and Weber State (329) round out the top-five on the Arnold Palmer Signature 5,850-yard par-72 course. Kamimura, who was the 1999 Bay Area Classic Champion with a 142 (67-75--142), continued her strong play for the Huskies.

Sophomore Jessica Abbott led Santa Clara, carding an 83 good for a share of 28th place. She was the only Broncos in the 80s, as junior Sarah Dahm was second on the team with an 18-over 90. Overall, the team is in 12th place.

The final round of the tournament begins with an 8:30 shotgun start on Tuesday.

Bay Area Classic
Vallejo, Calif.
First Round Results - Feb. 26

School Scores
1. Washington 299, +11
2. San Diego State 309, +21
3. California 310, +22
4. San Francisco 323, +35
5. Weber State 329, +41
6. Northern Arizona 332, +44
Portland 332, +44
8. Portland State 333, +45
9. Sacramento State 337, +49
CS Northridge 337, +49
11. Gonzaga 361, +73
12. Santa Clara 393, +105

Individual Top 3
Name Team Score
1. Kelli Kamimura Washington 34-35--69
2. Lindsay Morgan Washington 33-39--72
3. Heather Rollo San Diego State 38-36--74

Santa Clara Scores
T26. Jessica Abbott 43-40--83, +11
T54. Sarah Dahm 47-43--90, +18
67. Katie Gross 45-59--104, +32
68. Katie Johnson 66-50--116, +44
Melanie LaVaute WD