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.