Koch, Ward share LPGA lead in Mexico

MORELIA, Mexico, April 23 (UPI) -- Wendy Ward posted a 4-under 68 Saturday to move into a tie for the third-round lead of the LPGA Corona Morelia Championship.

Carin Koch had a 71 to share the lead with Ward at 8-under 208.

The third round was delayed an hour, 25 minutes by weather.

First-round leader Natalie Gulbis had a 41 on the back nine Saturday for an even-par 72 and was in third place at 213 -- five shots off the 54-hole lead.

Stacy Prammanasudh and Catriona Matthew are one stroke further back at 214. Karine Icher is the only other player under par at 1-under 215.