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NEWTON, Kan. – Giulia Mallmann led the way as the University of Evansville women’s golf team wrapped up day one of the MVC Fall Preview at Sand Creek Station Golf Course.
Mallmann started the day off with an 82, but improved by four shots in the second round as she notched a 6-over 78. Her 160 is 39th on the individual leaderboard.
Next up for the Purple Aces was freshman Sophia Rohleder. After an 83 in round one, the Evansville native lowered her score by two strokes to an 81. Her 164 is tied for 54th.
Third for Evansville was Minka Gill. The other freshman for UE checked in with scores of 86 and 87. Madison Chaney scored an 86 in the opening round of play before recording a 90 in the second to sit with a 176. Lexie Sollman did not see action on Monday.
Leading the individuals in day one was Wichita State’s Taryn Torgerson. A stellar day on the course saw her follow up a 73 with a 2-under 70 to finish the two rounds with a 1-under 143. She is three ahead of SIU’s Hanna Netisingha.
The Shockers also enjoy a lead in the team standings. With scores of 304 and 294, WSU enters Tuesday with a 598, nine ahead of Indiana State. UNI is third, 11 behind the Shockers. Evansville ranks 11th.
On Tuesday, the teams play one more round to complete the event.
