Sports briefs for February 23, 2005

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005 | 10:22 a.m.

UNLV places eighth at Arizona Invitational

Elena Kurokawa earned her fourth career top-10 finish and UNLV placed eighth overall at the Arizona Invitational, which wrapped up Tuesday afternoon at the Arizona National Golf Club in Tucscon.

Kurokawa shot a final-round 5-over-par 76 to finish in a three-way tie for eighth with a three-round total of 4-over 217 (73-68-76) on the par-71, 6,238-yard course. UNLV improved by one shot each day of the invitational, closing with a final-round 301 after opening with rounds of 303 and 302 on Monday to finish the tournament with a total of 906.

Louise Stahle of No. 2 Arizona State held on to win medalist honors by a stroke over Charlotte Mayorkas of No. 3 UCLA. Stahle finished with a 4-under 209 (64-72-73) while Mayorkas shot a 3-under 210 (70-68-72). In addition to Mayorkas, the Bruins had three other individuals finish in the top 15 to claim the team title by a stroke over host Arizona. UCLA finished with an 864 and the Wildcats totaled an 865.

UNLV's Hwanhee Lee shot her lowest round of the tournament Tuesday, carding a 3-over 74 to finish with a three-round total of 19-over 232 (79-79-74) to place 43rd.

Moya wins, Gaudio withdraws in Mexico

Defending champion and top seed Carlos Moya defeated Nicolas Lapentti 6-4, 7-6 (4) in the first round of the Mexican Open in Acapulco. No. 2 Argentine Gaston Gaudio withdrew with an injury after splitting two sets with Tomas Zib of the Czech Republic.

Peden wins title

Australian Robbie Peden registered an eighth-round knockout against American Nate Campbell today in Melbourne, Australia, to win the super featherweight championship.

Man U fans march

Manchester United fans are planning a march tonight in protest against American businessman Malcolm Glazer, who may make a $1.5 billion bid for the world's richest soccer team.