PINEHURST, N.C. - The East Carolina women's golf team dropped two places in second round action at the Pinehurst Challenge after carding a 319 score and sit in third place heading into final round action on Tuesday. The tournament is being played at the par-72, 6,009-yard Pinehurst No. 8 Golf Course.

The Pirates (62-28-1) have three players currently ranked in the top-22 and are led by sophomore Jessica Hauser (Germanton, N.C.), who is tied for 14th after a second round score of 81.

"Despite the tough winds, I think we are in a great position to pick up some quality regional wins," said Head Coach Kevin Williams. "We will need a constant group effort on Tuesday to help get us closer to the NCAA's."

Adrienne Millican (Fuquay-Varina, N.C.) is tied for 16th (74-81=155) and Michelle Williams sits tied for 22nd with a two-day total of 157 (78-79).

Nationally ranked Washington State shot the low-round of the tournament (301) and has a commanding 14 stroke lead over UNC Wilmington (618). Mississippi State (624) and Oregon (628) round out the top-five.

UNC Wilmington's Becky Berzonski leads the field after posting her second score of 73, one-over par, and has a two shot lead over teammate Michelle Jarman and Washington State's Maria Kostina, the first round leader.

Final round is scheduled to resume Tuesday morning.

Top Pirate Finishes
T14. Jessica Hauser 73-81=154
T16. Adrienne Millican 74-81=155
T22. Michelle Williams 78-79=157
T38. Emelie Lind 82-78=160
T54. Heidi Helliesen 77-86=163

Top Individual Finishes
1. Becky Berzonski (UNCW) 73-73=146
T2. Michelle Jarman (UNCW) 75-73=148
T2. Maria Kostina (WSU) 72-76=148
T4. Lisbeth Meincke (Ga. State) 76-74=150
T4. Anastasia Kostina (WSU) 74-76=150
T4. Polly Willett (UNCG) 74-76=150

Top Team Finishes
1. Washington State 303-301=604
2. UNC Wilmington 312-306=618
3. East Carolina 302-319=621
4. Mississippi State 319-305=624
5. Oregon 313-315=628