Blasberg falls in US Women's Amateur
UA sophomore Erica Blasberg came up short in her bid to win the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, falling in the quarterfinals to Paula Creamer.
Blasberg tied for third in the medal play portion of the tournament, behind Aree Song and 13-year-old phenom Michelle Wie, but couldn't withstand a strong charge by Creamer, who won 6-5 in match play.
Taking control of the match on the fourth hole with a birdie, Creamer added three more birdies and four pars over the next eight holes, stretching her lead to 6-up. Creamer won the match on the 13th hole after she and Blasberg collected pars on holes 12 and 13.
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