Blumenherst, Na win in match play opener at U.S. Women's Amateur

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08/07/2008 - Eugene, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stephanie Na and Amanda Blumenherst each posted victories in the opening round of match play Wednesday at the 108th U.S. Women's Amateur at Eugene Country Club.

The Australian Na beat Kelley Louth with a 3-and-1 victory while Blumenherst battled back for a 2-and-1 win over Lizette Salas.

Na, playing in her first USGA championship, fired a one-under-par 71 to take a share of the lead during the second round of stroke play Tuesday after recording a round of 69 in Monday's first round for a two-round total of four- under 140.

NCAA Player of the Year and last year's runner up, Blumenherst stumbled to a two-over 74 on Tuesday after shooting 66 to go in front after the first round.

Kira Meixner, who shot even-par in the first round and three-under 69 on Tuesday for a total of three-under 141 for third place in stroke play, notched a 3-and-2 win over Jennie Lee.

Whitney Neuhauser and Stephanie Sherlock, who were tied for fourth at two- under 142, also advanced.

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