BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Auburn’s Candace Schepperle carded a 2-over-par 73 in the first round of the 2009 U.S. Women’s Open on Thursday and stands in a tie for 26th heading into today’s second round. Former Tiger Nicole Hage (2004-07) is also competing at the tournament and is in a tie for 37th after posting a 3-over 74.