TROY, Ala. - Junior Chelsea Harris shot a two-under par 70 in Monday's second round to sit in third place of the Troy Invitational, being played at the Troy Country Club.

Combined with her opening-round 78, Harris is at four-over 148, just three shots behind first-place leader Haley Lawrence, of host Troy, and two strokes behind Louisiana-Monroe's Angela Drane. The two-under 70 ranks as Harris' second-best career round and was Monday's low round.

Harris' second-round magic keyed a Lady Govs comeback that saw APSU shoot an afternoon round 302 after a disappointing 321 morning 18. As a result, the Lady Govs sit in sixth place at 623, just three shots behind fifth-place South Alabama and just six behind Ohio Valley Conference rival Jacksonville State (301-316=617). The Lady Govs 302 ranked as the day's third best round.

Louisiana-Monroe leads the way with a 607, followed by Troy at 609.

In addition to Harris, APSU got a strong performance from junior Ashley Wathen, who fired an 80-76 for a two-round 156 (tied for 18th).

Senior Staci Lynch is two strokes back at 158 (81-77), tying her for 21st, while senior Angelina Manzitto (83-79) and freshman Catherine Smith (82-80) are tied for 31st at 162.

Junior Catie Tucker, playing as an individual, shot a 164 (82-82), tying her for 35th.  

The 54 tourney will conclude Tuesday morning on the par-72, 6005-yard layout.

-AP-