A pair of freshmen were the top performers for the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the opening day of the Ball State Cardinal Classic at The Players Club in Yorktown, Ind.
Sophia Rohleder was the low shooter of the day for the Purple Aces. Her rounds finished at a 77 and 80 as she is tied for 70th with a 157. Fellow freshman Minka Gill was just behind. Rounds of 79 and 80 saw her check in with a 159, ranking in a tie for 79th.
Third for the Aces was Maria Pickens. After carding a 79 in the first 18, Pickens notched an 83 to finish the day with a 162. Madison Chaney and Giulia Mallmann rounded out the team. Chaney posted an 83 to start the day before registering an 87 in round two. She completed the day with a 170. Mallmann wrapped up the day with rounds of 87 and 86.
The University of Indianapolis leads the team standings. Through two rounds, they stand at 569 strokes. They are seven ahead of Bradley and 11 in front of Toledo.
Akron’s Jacinta Pikunas leads the individuals. After shooting a tournament-low 66 in the first round, she recorded a 72 in the second to stand with a 138. She is three ahead of second place.
On Tuesday, the final round of 18 will complete the event.
