Aces finish great effort at MVC Championship
CHICAGO – Junior Kayla Katterhenry took second place while the University of Evansville women’s golf team matches its best-ever finish as the final round of the 2016 MVC Championship finished on Tuesday at Harborside International Golf Center (Port Course).
“I am so proud of our team, they played very well for the whole tournament,†head coach Jim Hamilton said. “They battled through some tough conditions today and did a great job of moving up to 7th. I am also proud of what Kayla was able to accomplish. Scoring a 72 on a day like today was very impressive.â€
Katterhenry carded an even 72 on Tuesday to finish with a 215, just one behind medalist Taryn Torgerson of Wichita State. Torgerson carded a 1-under 71 in the final round to finish with a 214. For Katterhenry, it marked the best finish for a UE player in the MVC Championship and third berth on the All-Tournament Team. Prior to her arrival, the squad had just one All-Conference representative – Andrea Werner in 2003.
The Purple Aces came home in 7th as a team, tying the top finish since joining the Valley. It marked a great feat for the squad, who was voted 10th in the pre-championship poll.
Second for the Aces was Maria Pickens. The freshman had a great effort throughout the 3-day event and finished with a 234, tying for 25th. One behind her was Maggie Camp. Scored of 78, 79 and 78 saw her complete the 54 holes with a 235. She tied for 28th.
Giulia Mallmann had her best day on Tuesday, recording an 82 to take 47th with a 253. Freshman Madison Chaney was one behind her with a score of 254.
Wichita State took the team championship. Their score of 884 was 13 ahead of Indiana State. Bradley took third place with a 902. Evansville matched its best-ever finish of 7th place. The Aces finished with a 934, five behind 6th-place Loyola.
