Junior shot 5-under 67 on Monday
 CHICAGO – University of Evansville junior Kayla Katterhenry put forth one of the top efforts in Missouri Valley Conference Championship history, carding a 5-under 67 as she moved into a tie for the lead in the second round of the tournament at Harborside International Golf Center (Port Course) on Monday.
Katterhenry’s score tied the MVC Championship record, which was set by Southern Illinois player Alisha Matthews in 2012. The 67 is also a new Purple Aces record. It is one better than Crissy Higgins’ round of 68, which she accomplished in 2008. Prior to today, Katterhenry’s lowest score was a 69 in 2014.
With the round, the Newburgh product moved into a tie for the championship lead. She joins Wichita State’s Taryn Torgeson and Bradley’s Ally Scaccia with scores of 143 going into the final day. All three are one under par going into the final round of 18.
Freshman Maria Pickens continued to play at her best, matching the top score of her collegiate career as she finished Monday’s round with a 74. She stands in a tie for 10th with a 150. Pickens notched a hole-in-one on the 13th hole in Sunday’s opening round.
Third on the team was Maggie Camp. She recorded a 79 on Monday to stand with a 157 going into the final round of 18. Camp is tied for 32nd. Madison Chaney enters the final day with a 168 while Giulia Mallmann checks in at a 171. Chaney and Mallmann are in 47th and 48th spots, respectively.
Evansville sits in a tie for 8th place with Illinois State. Both schools have a 618. Missouri State is one ahead of the pair with a 617 while UNI is 6th with a 614. Wichita State enters the final round with a 7 stroke lead over Indiana State. The Shockers stand with a 586.
Tuesday’s final round of 18 is set to begin at 8:30 a.m.
