PINEHURST, N.C. - The East Carolina women's golf team posted an opening round of 302 and leads nationally ranked Washington State (No. 25) by one stroke heading into second round action on Monday. The tournament is being played at the par-72, 6,009-yard Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course.

The Pirates (62-28-1) placed four golfers in the top-21 and are led by sophomore Jessica Hauser (Germanton, N.C.), who currently ranks tied for second after firing a one-over par round of 73.

"I'm really happy for Jessica and the way she played today," said Head Coach Kevin Williams. "The conditions were very tough and there was a lot of wind. Jessica has worked hard all season and it is starting to pay off."

Fellow Pirate Adrienne Millican is tied for fourth after posting a 74, while junior Heidi Helliesen is tied for 15th (77) and Michelle Williams is tied for 21st (78).

In the team portion, ECU has a 10 stroke lead over in-state rival UNC Wilmington (312), who is third. Oregon is ranked fourth with a round of 314 while Miami (Fla.) is fifth, 314.

Washington State's Maria Kostina (72) carries a one stroke lead over Hauser and Wilmington's Becky Berzonski heading into second round action which begins Monday morning at 7 a.m.

Top Pirate Finishes
T2. Jessica Hauser 35-38=73
T4. Adrienne Millican 35-39=74
T15. Heidi Helliesen 38-38=77
T21. Michelle Williams 38-40=78
T45. Emelie Lind 41-41=82

Top Individual Finishes
1. Maria Kostina (WSU) 34-38=72
T2. Jessica Hauser (ECU) 35-38=73
T2. Becky Berzonski (UNCW) 35-38=73
T4. Adrienne Millican (ECU) 35-39=74
T4. Anastasia Kostina (WSU) 37-37=74
T4. Polly Willett (UNCG) 37-37=74

Top Team Finishes
1. East Carolina 302
2. Washington State 303
3. UNC Wilmington 312
4. Oregon 313
5. Miami (Fla.) 314