Sophomore tied for 4th at conference championship
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KIRKWOOD, Mo. – Following her tie for 4th place at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship, University of Evansville sophomore Mallory Russell was named to the All-Tournament Team.
The team consists of the top five finishers in the tournament, including tie scores. Russell had an exceptional championship at Greenbriar Hills Country Club. In three rounds, she finished with a score of 228. Her final tally was just three strokes off of the medalist.
Russell was at or near the top of the standings for the duration of the tournament. The Evansville native opened the tournament on Sunday with a 2-over 73 before carding a 79 in Monday’s second round. Her 76 on Tuesday clinched the top five finish.
Her efforts, combined with strong performances from the entire team, helped the Purple Aces jump to fifth in the final standings. It was the second-best team finish in program history behind only the 2021 championship squad.
