Petrova wins for the second year in a row
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – For the second year in a row, University of Evansville golfer Kate Petrova was the top finisher at the Indiana State Invitational at the Country Club of Terre Haute.
After sitting in a tie with teammate Jane Grankina following the opening round, Petrova posted a 1-over 73 to defeat the competition in Monday’s final round. Her 144 bested Olivia Jang of Purdue Fort Wayne by two strokes.
Jane Grankina took third place in the final standings with a 147. After opening with a 71, she posted a 76 in the final 18 holes to complete the event with a 147. Third on the Purple Aces squad and tying for 13th overall was Allison Enchelmayer. She made a nice improvement from her opening round score. Enchelmayer began the tournament with a 79 before shooting a 75 on Monday to finish with a 154.
Carly Frazier came home in 20th place. She also made a jump from Sunday’s score. Frazier recorded an 81 on the first day but carded a 78 in the final 18 to wrap up play with a 159. Destynie Sheridan earned a 31stplace finish with a 169. Individual Trinity Dubbs registered a final tally of 157. Dubbs notched an 80 on Sunday before completing Monday’s round with a 77. Her 157 tied her for 18th place.
Purdue Fort Wayne took the team win with a 600. The Mastodons defeated Evansville by three strokes. PFW shot a 296 on Monday to complete the event with a 600, besting UE by three strokes. The Aces travel to Waterloo, Ill. for the Missouri Valley Conference Championship next weekend. The tournament runs from Sunday through Tuesday.
