Kate Petrova helps UE jump in final standings

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Aces take 13th at Butler Fall Invitational

 

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Freshman Kate Petrova shot a 3-over 73 to help the University of Evansville women’s golf team earn a 13th-place finish at the Butler Fall Invitational at Highland Country Club.

Petrova’s round on Tuesday was the lowest of the entire tournament for the Purple Aces.  Her 3-round total finished with a 234 to give her a tie for 21st.  Mallory Russell had her top performance of the event.  After opening with rounds of 79 and 83 on Monday, Russell carded a 77 in the final 18 holes.  She tied for 43rd with a 239.

Magdalena Borisova was the third Purple Aces player to record her low score of the tournament.  Borisova scored an 80 to wrap up play with a 243.  She tied for 53rd.  Allison Enchelmayer tallied an 85 in round three.  With a total of 245, she took 63rd.  Destynie Sheridan matched Enchelmayer’s effort with an 85.  Her 3-round score checked in at a 257.  Individual Carly Frazier shot an 83 on Tuesday on her way to a 253.

Following day one, the Aces were in 14th place, but a 315 was enough to rise in the standings to 13th with a 961.  Austin Peay had a stellar finish, scoring a 289 to defeat the competition by 16 strokes.  The Governors were the only team to shoot a sub-300 team round over the 54-hole tournament.  Taylor Dedmen of APSU was medalist.  With a 1-under 69, she cruised to the 6-stroke victory.

Next up for UE is the Coyote Creek Classic.  Hosted by Bradley, the tournament is set for Saturday and Sunday in Peoria, Ill.