Russell ties for individual win
BARTONVILLE, Ill. – Posting a 2-under 70 in Monday’s final round of the Coyote Creek Classic, Mallory Russell tied for the top spot as the University of Evansville women’s golf team rallied to finish in second place.
Russell’s final round score was the lowest round of the day at Coyote Creek Golf Club. Her effort tied her with Jillian Cosler and Peyton Coburn, both of Bradley, for the individual championship. Each completed the 3-round tournament with a 224, eight strokes over par. In a playoff that went three holes, Cosler took the win while Russell came in third place.
Finishing second on the team was Kate Petrova. Over the final 18 holes, the junior registered a 1-over 73. Her 3-round tally of 226 gave her a 6th place finish. Louise Standtke was third for the Purple Aces. Carding a 6-over 78 in the last round, she completed the event with a 234. Her score was good for a 15th-place tie. Next up was Elizabeth Mercer. Finishing Monday’s round at 8-over, she tied for 22nd with a 240.
Jane Grankina and Trinity Dubbs tied for 30th place. Grankina shot a 7-over 79 on Monday while Dubbs shot an 83. Both wrapped up the weekend with a 244.
Evansville begin the final round in a tie for third place, but utilized a total team effort to jump into second place. As a team, UE finished the last round at 10-over, just two off eventual champion Bradley. The Braves finished 23 strokes ahead of the competition to take the team win.
In two weeks, the Aces complete the fall season with the Braun Intercollegiate. It is set for Oct. 21-22 at Oak Meadow Country Club.
