UE finishes in 13th place
SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. – Sunday’s final round of the Cardinal Cup saw Elizabeth Mercer pick up the top finish for the University of Evansville women’s golf team.
After posting a 2-over 74 to lead the Purple Aces on Friday at the University of Louisville Golf Course, Mercer carded a 3-over 75 on Sunday. Her final score of 232 tied her for the 46th position.
Second on the team and tying for 62nd overall was Kate Petrova. A 79 in the final 18 saw her wrap up the tournament with a 236. One stroke behind her was the duo of Mallory Russell and Louise Standtke. Both completed the tournament with scores of 237 and tied for 64th. Destynie Sheridan recorded her low round of the weekend, posting an 85.
With a score of 942, the Aces finished in 13th place. Middle Tennessee State registered the low team round of the tournament on Sunday, totaling a 289 on their way to the team championship. Their 880 edged second-place Western Kentucky by three strokes. Catie Craig of WKU was the medalist with a 213. She came in two shots ahead of a second-place tie.
The ladies are right back in action on Monday when they open The Velvet Championship in Paducah, Ky. Following 18 holes on Monday, the final round will take place on Tuesday at the Country Club of Paducah.
