Jessica Korda loses ground in Avnet LPGA Classic

Jessica Korda at the 2010 U.S. Women's Open. Photo courtesy of McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Bradenton's Jessica Korda fell back in the Avnet LPGA Classic after a 1-over par 73 in the third round.

Pendleton School at IMG Academies grad and reigning U.S. Women's Amateur champ Paula Creamer faltered as well.

So did former IMG standout Taylor Leon.

Creamer sits at 2-over par for the tournament following a 75 on Saturday.

She's one shot behind Korda, who is tied for 33rd.

Leon, meanwhile, ballooned to a 78 for a 7-over par 223 total.

Teenage wunderkind Lexi Thompson shares the lead with Korea's Song-Hee Kim at 7-under par with just one round to go.