The University of Kentucky women’s golf team improved its team standing after posting a 316 team total in the second day of competition at theLady Paladin Invitational in Greenville, S.C., to move up one spot to 18th. Kentucky now stands with a 639 two-day total, 58 strokes out of first place.

The Kats were led by sophomore Rachel Lester, who improved her standing after shooting a 5-over par 77 on Saturday to bring her total to 156 anda 54th place standing.

Auburn remained atop the standings with its Saturday score of 290, to bring its two-day total to 581. Auburn’s Celeste Troche continued todominate the competition, shooting a 1-under par 71 and sits 5-under par with a 139 for the two rounds.

Other UK golfers include sophomore Kelly Anders, who shot a 77 in the second round to bring her total to a 58th place 157 and junior TowaOkiyama, who improved to 79th place after shooting a 79 for a total of 162. Rounding out UK’s team roster were Kristen Pepe and JennyThrogmorton. Pepe, brought her two-day total to 165 after shooting an 84 in Saturday’s action, while senior Throgmorton dropped to 97th placeafter shooting an 83 for the second straight day. Freshman Eva Gessner, who is competing in the event as an individual, moved up to 91st aftershooting an 81 in the second round to bring her total to 165 and tie her with Pepe.

The tournament, which is being played at the Furman University Golf Course, continues through Sunday.

Team Standings1. Auburn, 581; 2. South Carolina, 592; 3. Furman, 594; 4. Georgia, 595; 5. Wake Forest, 597; 6. TCU, 599, Vanderbilt, 599; Florida, 297; 8. NorthCarolina, 607; 9. Memphis, 608, Florida, 608; 11. Louisville, 617; 12. Mississippi State, 619; 13. Florida State, 620; 14. Miami, 622; 15. NorthCarolina-Greensboro, 623, Tulane, 623; 17. College of Charleston, 637; 18. Kentucky, 639; 19. Winthrop, 648; 20. Appalachian State, 650; 21.Coastal Carolina, 655; 22. Wofford, 677.

Top 10 Individuals1. Celeste Troche               Auburn          68      71      1392. Nuria Clau           Wake Forest     70      73      143   Brittany Straza              Florida         72      71      1434. Jennifer Perri               Furman          71      73      144   Kristy McPherson    South Carolina  72      72      144   Danielle Downey              Auburn          72      72      144   7. A. Barrett-Hamilton  Miami           74      71      1458. Laura Henderson      Georgia         72      74      146   Nicki Cutler                 Vanderbilt      72      74      146   Lori Sutherland              TCU             72      74      146