Ariya, Jeeno going strong in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS: Thai stars Ariya Jutanugarn and Jeeno Thitikul recorded their second group wins at the LPGA Match Play in North Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday.

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Ariya won 2 and 1 against Brittany Altomare to continue to lead Group 1 while world No.2 Jeeno improved to 2-0 with a 2 and 1 victory over Gaby Lopez in Group 2.

Overall, 12 golfers are 2-0 through two days of play at Shadow Creek Golf Course, putting each in a strong position to win her group and advance to the 16-player field.

World No.1 Nelly Korda avoided a second straight collapse in Group 1, building a lead and held on to finish 1 up on Jennifer Kupcho, who fell to 0-2 in the event.