Surging into contention with a strong finishing kick Sunday, the Central College women’s golf team pulled within four shots of the lead at the American Rivers Conference tournament.

Tournament favorite Dubuque leads at 324-331—655 with Central at 335-324—659, followed closely by Coe College at 342-320—661. Dutch freshman Allie Pfantz had three birdies en route to a career-best 74 on the par-71 Ames Golf and Country Club course, the day’s best round. She’s at 83-74-157, just a shot behind tournament leader Morgan Hawkins of the University of Dubuque after two rounds of the 54-hole tournament.

Two-time all-conference honoree Lydia Grond moved into a tie for fifth place at 82-81—162. Parker Stout is at 84-86—170 to share 19th place with Amber Timmer, who parred her last seven holes Sunday to move to 87-83—170. Mickey Martens is 26th at 87-88—175.

Central will look to make up their four shot deficit today, with the tournament’s final round teeing off at 10 am.