Lions Begin 2009-10 Season

Senior Heather Pantalion led the Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s golf team after the first day of the Lady Buff Stampede to begin the 2009-10 season. The Pflugerville, Texas native is tied for 22nd after shooting an 83.

The Lions are in ninth place after shooting a 348. Tarleton State leads the 15-team field with a 312 for a four-stroke lead over Newman. Linzi Allan is the individual leader after shooting a 1-over par 72 with a four-stroke advantage.

Junior Megan Benites is tied for 36th with an 86, sophomore Malonie Oats is tied for 47th after shooting an 89, junior Kathleen May is tied for 50th after posting a 90 and junior Mallory Kempf is tied for 56th with a 91.

The Lions will return to the La Paloma Country Club in Amarillo for Tuesday’s final round.