SHIMA, Japan (AP) Yuki Ichinose of Japan shot a 6-under 66 to finish in a three-way tie for the lead after the second round of the Mizuno Classic on Saturday.
Ichinose carded seven birdies against a lone bogey at Kintetsu Kashikojima to finish at 8-under 136 with compatriots Mamiko Higa, who also shot a 66, and overnight leader Shiho Oyama (68).
"My putting felt really comfortable before the round and that gave me the confidence to play strong today," said Ichinose, who earned her first JLPGA victory earlier this year.
American Brittany Lincicome shot a 68 and is one stroke off the pace with Japan's Ayako Fujimoto (67).
Defending champion Stacy Lewis, who erased a seven-stroke deficit last year, shot a 68 and is tied for 10th at 5-under 139. The American is the top-ranked player in the field at No. 3.