KIRKWOOD, Mo. – Day two of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship saw Mallory Russell continued to pace the University of Evansville women’s golf team. Russell shot a team-low 79 in Monday’s round at Greenbriar Hills Country Club.
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Russell’s tally stands at 152 strokes following two rounds of play. She ranks in 8th place. Second for the Purple Aces is Alyssa McMinn. Following an opening-round score of 76, McMinn carded an 82 in round two. She has a 158, which is tied for 17th.
Allison Enchelmayer is next for UE. After posting a 78 to open the championship, Enchelmayer scored an 83 in the second 18. She has a 161, which is tied for 28th. Caitlin O’Donnell wrapped up the day with an 85 while Magdalena Borisova registered an 87. O’Donnell has a 2-round total of 167 while Borisova checks in with a 169. They rank in 40th and a tie for 42nd, respectively.
Leading the team standings entering the final day is Illinois State. The Redbirds posted a 296 on Monday and stand at 604 strokes through 36 holes. They are seven ahead of Missouri State and 21 in front of Drake. UE is in 7th with a 638 and are five behind Bradley. Kehler Koss of the Redbirds leads the individuals with a 148. She scored a 71 on Monday and leads the field by one stroke.
On Tuesday, the final 18 holes will be played.
