Bianca, Dottie in chase of Top 10 showing

MANILA, Philippines — Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie Ardina turned in under-par cards on windy conditions to get into position for a Top 10 finish in the Ascendant LPGA Benefitting Volunteers of America in Texas Saturday.

Pagdanganan, who is seeking a strong finish after placing third last week, fired a third straight one-under 70 while Ardina, gunning for back-to-back Top 10s, shot a 69 as the Pinay aces joined a group of 13 players who broke par amid strong winds that made play difficult at the Old American Golf Club.

The 25-year-old Pagdanganan moved to a share of eighth place at 210 going to the final 18 holes, eight shots behind Korean leader Hyo Joo Kim, who also posted a 70 for a 202 tally.