Cristie Kerr sets mark for career points by an American at Solheim Cup

The United States took a 10½-5½ lead over Europe on Saturday in the Solheim Cup, matching its biggest advantage entering the final day.

The Americans took three of the four afternoon four-ball matches after splitting the morning foursomes at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in Iowa. The biennial event concludes Sunday with 12 singles matches.

Cristie Kerr set a record for career points by an American with 20, teaming with Lexi Thompson to win both of her matches. U.S. captain Juli Inkster held the previous mark with 18½.

Kerr and Thompson beat Jodi Ewart Shadoff and Caroline Masson 5 and 3 in the morning, and topped Georgia Hall and Catriona Matthew 4 and 2 in the afternoon.