Enchelmayer and Russell tied for second after opening round

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Aces in second place in event

 PROSPECT, Ky. – Allison Enchelmayer and Mallory Russell carded even rounds of 72 to pace the University of Evansville women’s golf team in Monday’s opening round of the Nevel Meade Collegiate at Nevel Meade Golf Course.

Both Enchelmayer and Russell’s rounds put them in a tie for second place heading into Tuesday’s final round of 18.  Originally scheduled for a 54-hole tournament, weather forced the event to be shortened to a total of 36 holes.  Evansville’s duo is two strokes behind tournament leader Casilda Allendesalazar of Central Michigan.

Third for the Purple Aces and tied for 10th overall is Kate Petrova.  Her score on Monday finished at a 4-over 76.  Alyssa McMinn carded an 81 in the opening round to rank in a tie for 34th while Magdalena Borisova posted an 83.  She is tied for 46th.  Caitlin O’Donnell matched Borisova’s score as an individual.

As a team, the Aces are in second place with a score of 301.  They are just four strokes off the lead, which is currently held by Central Michigan with a 297.  Bowling Green is two behind UE with a 303.

Tuesday’s final 18 holes is set for an 11 a.m. ET start time.