Freshman won by three strokes
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Freshman Louise Standtke recorded an even round of 72 on Monday to take top honors at the Indiana State Spring Invitational at the Country Club of Terre Haute.
After opening with a 1-under 71 on Sunday, Standtke’s even par of 72 gave her a final score of 143. She bested Hunar Mittal and Olivia Jang of Purdue Fort Wayne by three strokes. It is the first victory of her Purple Aces career and second in a row for the program following Kate Petrova’s win in last week’s Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge.
Led by Standtke’s efforts, UE finished in second place in the final team standings. The Mastodons won with a 2-round score of 596 while the Aces finished with a 600.
Second for Evansville and 5th overall was Mallory Russell. She matched Standtke’s even score on Monday. Combined with Sunday’s 76, Russell finished with a 148. Kate Petrova came in 12th place. Rounds of 76 and 77 saw her finish the weekend at 9-over-par.
Elizabeth Mercer and Jane Grankina rounded out the UE team scores. After carding a 79 to open the tournament, Mercer lowered her score on Monday to a 77. Her 156 put her in a tie for 18th. Grankina also lowered her score. Following an 81 in the first round, she posted a 78 in the second 18. With a 159, she tied for 28th.
Izzy Steele was the top finisher for UE’s individuals. Rounds of 77 and 78 saw her finish in 17th with a 155. Trinity Dubbs tied for 30th. Her scores checked in at 82 and 78.
In less than a week, the Aces will be in Waterloo, Ill. for the 2025 MVC Championship.
