McMinn in top 15 following opening round in Daytona

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Aces in sixth on team side

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Alyssa McMinn shot a 4-over 76 to pace the University of Evansville women’s golf team on Friday in the opening round of the SHU Spring Invitational.

 

McMinn led the Purple Aces with her 4-over-par at LPGA International Jones Course.  She is currently tied for 14thentering Saturday’s round.  Mallory Russell was one behind with a 77.  Her score puts her in a tie for 18th.

 

Caitlin O’Donnell is third for UE and tied for 22nd on the team side following the opening 18.  Her score finished at a 6-over 78.  Allison Enchelmayer and Carly Frazier carded scores of 81 to rank in a tie for the 39th position.  Ranking second among the individuals and tied for 22nd overall is Magdalena Borisova.  Her round on Friday finished at a 78.

 

Tournament host Sacred Heart holds the lead in both the team and individual standings.  With a team score of 291, the Pioneers lead Seton Hall by five strokes.  Long Island is third with a 309 while Lehigh and Purdue Fort Wayne are tied for fourth with a 310.  Evansville is just two behind that duo with a 312.