USF Senior Writer
MESA, Ariz., MARCH 11, 2016 – Nicole Autrique grabbed a share of the lead while USF jumped into the title mix at the Clover Cup.
With an even-par 288, USF is in third place and four shots away from leader TCU after Friday’s first round. SMU (-3) is in second place, and Oklahoma (+2) and UNCW (+3) round out the top five at Longbow Golf Club (par-72, 6,184 yards).
Autrique carded a 5-under 67 and shares a one-shot lead with Brooke Graebe of TCU. Autrique, a junior from Mexico City, posted three of her five birdies on the front nine in her best round yet as a Bull.