Two rounds remain
OWENS CROSS ROADS, Ala. – Elizabeth Mercer finished the opening round of The Robbie to lead the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the opening around at RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cove.
Mercer’s 1-over 73 has her in 8th place going into Saturday’s second round. Jane Grankina and Kate Petrova are tied for 19th overall. Both completed Friday’s round with scores of 75. They are tied for the 19thposition.
Trinity Dubbs wrapped up the day with a 79 and is in 38th place while Haley Hughes carded an 82. She is in 46th. Playing as an individual, Adeline Wittmer finished the day with a 96.
Evansville is in 7th place in the team standings sitting at 14-over. The Aces are two strokes behind Belmont and Lipscomb, who are tied for fifth place. Georgia holds the team lead at 5-under. The Bulldogs are 10 in front of Tennessee Tech. UGA has four players ranked in a tie for fifth or higher. Maria Garcia of UGA paces the individual leaderboard following a 3-under 69.
The second round is set for Saturday morning.
