Petrova shot a 4-under 67 in the final round
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Tying for the second-lowest round in program history, Kate Petrova posted a 4-under 67 on Wednesday to take the individual championship at the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge at True Blue Golf Club. Petrova’s efforts helped the University of Evansville women’s golf team earn a 5th place finish in the team standings.
Petrova’s round of 67 marked the lowest in her Purple Aces career and gave her a 3-round score of 208. She finished one stroke ahead of a second-place tie. After posting a 72 to open the event, Petrova shot a 1-under 70 in Tuesday’s second round.
Tying for 26th in the final standings was Mallory Russell. She opened the tournament with a 71 and, following an 80 in the second round, posted a 74 on Wednesday. He final score was a 225. One behind Russell was Elizabeth Mercer. A consistent weekend saw her register tallies of 75, 76, and 75 in the final round to finish with a 226. She came in 37th place.
Louise Standtke and Trinity Dubbs tied for 56th with scores of 232. Both improved as the tournament moved along. After carding an 81 in the first 18 holes, Standtke had scores of 75 and 76 to finish with a 232. Dubbs opened with a 79 before notching a 77 on Tuesday and a 76 in the final 18.
Evansville earned a 5th place finish with a score of 886. Coastal Carolina took the team championship with an 855, finishing six strokes ahead of Middle Tennessee State.
On Sunday, the Aces open the ISU Spring Invite in Terre Haute.
