KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Moira Dunn likes being in an unfamiliar position and hopes to make the best of it.
She shot a 4-under 68 Saturday and held a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the LPGA's Betsy King Classic.
The 30-year-old Dunn, seeking her first win in her seventh year on the tour, had five birdies and finished with a 14-under 202 through three rounds at the Berkleigh Country Club. She began the day as the overall tournament leader, one stroke ahead of Wendy Doolan and two ahead of first-round leader Heather Daly-Donofrio.
The leaderboard remained crowded for the third consecutive day with six golfers within 3 strokes of each other.
Dunn held off the rush of Daly-Donofrio and Mhiari McKay down the stretch with birdies on Nos. 10, 13 and 18. Dunn sank a 20-footer on No. 10 and she later sank a 6-footer to clinch the lead on No. 18.
"I'm glad I'm where I'm at," said a relieved Dunn. "It's exciting and I'm as comfortable as I've ever been. It feels great to be able to do that."
Dunn has a career-best second-place finish at the Wendy's Championship for Children two weeks ago. With a new caddie and working closely with her pro in recent weeks, Dunn believes she has found a comfort zone.
"I have hit the ball pretty solid," she said. "I just have to keep doing what I have done the past few days, hitting fairways and greens. I have been pretty confident, and there is no reason why they shouldn't keep going in."
Daly-Donofrio, who is also seeking her first win and nearly withdrew on opening day before shooting a career-low 65, had three of her four birdies on her back nine for a 68 and a tie at 204 with Mhairi McKay.
Daly-Donofrio's best finish in her four-year career is 11th at the Wegman's Rochester Open in June. She earlier held the lead heading into the final day of the Chick-Fil-A Charity Championship in May, but she finished tied for 19th.
The 31-year-old Yale graduate and former golf coach there, though, has gained confidence with her husband, Raymond, staying with her.
"When I was in a spot to win it the first time around, I was overwhelmed," said Daly-Donofrio. "I was very nervous. But I felt better this morning and had no back pain at all.
"With my husband here, I feel everything will be OK. I'm really thankful when he is here. I know I have to continue to be aggressive and play with confidence."
Catriona Matthew fired a 67 and was at 205 with Meg Mallon and Wendy Doolan.
Rachel Teske, who won here in 1998, and Audra Burks are at 207. Beth Bauer, who fired a 66, and Helen Alfredsson are at 208.
Defending champion Michele Redman fired a 68 for a 209. Lisa Kiggins has a hole-in-one with a 7-iron the 159-yard No.15. She finished with a 71 for a 215. Host Betsy King finished the day with a 69 for a 214.