GREENVILLE, S.C. --- Marion Duvernay (Publier, France) ties her career-low round in surging into first-place at the Lady Paladin Invitational. Duvernay's two-under par 70 moved her to even-par 144, two shots clear of first round leader Rumbidzai Masamvu of Appalachian State.

Behind Duvernay, Emily McLennan (Queensland, Australia) and Jordan Britt (Chattanooga, Tenn.), Chattanooga is just one stroke behind Furman. Three teams are within two shots of the lead with Furman in front at 601, UTC second at 602 and 603 ranking third for Nova Southeastern.

Duvernay was solid throughout her round. She tallied five birdies a day after recording seven. Those 12 already ranks as her career tourney best with 18 holes to go. She was minus four through 16 holes before bogeys at 17 and 18 ended her day with a 70, which ties for her career low round.

McLennan and Britt were solid as well. McLennan tied her best collegiate round with a 73 (+1), while Britt carded a 74 (+2). McLennan is tied for sixth at plus five (149), while Britt is 10th (150).

That trio, along with Porsche Campbell (Vancouver, Canada), posted the best round of the season with a 297. It was also low round of the day topping Furman by two shots.

Freshman Isabella Loza (Bucaramanga, Colombia) carded her second 77 (+5) of the event. Her 10-over par total of 154 is tied for 17th playing as an individual.

Sunday's final round is a shotgun start beginning at 9 a.m. The Mocs are paired with Furman and Nova Southeastern for the third straight day opening on holes 1-3. Live scoring link is above or on the women's golf schedule page on GoMocs.com.

Lady Paladin Invitational
Oct. 26-28 - Furman Golf Course - Greenville, S.C.

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