Pettersen, Oh share LPGA Sybase lead

CLIFTON, N.J., May 16 (UPI) -- Suzann Pettersen and Ji Young Oh both shot 3-under 69s Saturday to take the lead after three rounds of the LPGA Sybase Classic.

Pettersen and Oh are at 12-under 204 and one stroke ahead of second-round leader Brittany Lincicome, who turned in an even-par 72 in the third round.

Paula Creamer and Michelle Wie are tied for fourth place at 207 after both shot 68 in the third round.

Defending champion Lorena Ochoa was tied for 27th after posting a 72 and a 54-hole total of 2-under 214.

"It was good weather today and good conditions on the golf course," said Oh, who shares the 54-hole lead for the first time in her LPGA Tour career.