Aces win ASU Spring Classic
Kate Petrova takes the individual win
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Led by Kate Petrova’s top finish, the University of Evansville women’s golf team took top honors at the ASU Spring Classic on Monday at Arrowhead Country Club.
Evansville saw four players finish in the top seven in the final individual standings to take the team championship by 16 strokes. Originally set to be a 54-hole tournament, the event was shortened to 36 holes.
After recording a 1-under 71 to open the tournament, Petrova carded a 4-over 76 to finish with a 147. Her total gave her the individual victory by five strokes over a second-place tie. One of those who tied for the runner-up position was Mallory Russell. Rounds of 73 and 79 gave her a 152 for the weekend.
Louise Standtke was third on the team and fifth on the final leaderboard. After opening the event with a 79, Standtke lowered her score to a 74 in the final 18 holes to finish with a 153. With a 2-round score of 156, Elizabeth Mercer finished in 7th place. She also showed a nice improvement between rounds, lowering her total from an 80 to a 76 in the final round. Jane Grankina posted identical rounds of 84 to complete the tournament with a 168. She tied for 37th.
The dominant effort by the Purple Aces saw them pace the field by ten strokes following the opening round. Their 303 led Alabama State heading into the final 18. UE wrapped up the second round with a 305, pulling away for the victory over the Hornets.
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