McMinn Helps Aces Tie For 4th Place In Season Opener
UE Kicks Off Season With Top Five
BOARDMAN, Ohio – A strong team performance across the board saw the University of Evansville women’s golf team earn a tie for fourth place at the season-opening Roseann Schwartz Invite in Boardman, Ohio.
Leading the way for the Purple Aces was Alyssa McMinn, who came home in a tie for the 10th spot. She followed up Monday’s opening round 76 with a 2-over 74 to complete the tournament with a 150. Finishing second for Evansville and tied for 18th overall was sophomore Mallory Russell. Her 79 on Tuesday, coupled with Monday’s team-low 75, saw her begin the season with a top 20 performance.
Two behind her was Allison Enchelmayer. The junior recorded a tie for 28th place with a 2-round tally of 156. She opened with a 76 before scoring an 80 over the final 18 holes. Caitlin O’Donnell had the top turnaround for the Aces. O’Donnell scored an 82 in the opening round before rebounding with a 5-over 77 to finish the event. Her 159 tied her for 37th.
Wrapping up her first collegiate event, freshman Lucia Pantigozo also lowered her score in the second day. Tuesday’s round of 80, coupled with an 83 to open play, earned her a tie for 46th. Carly Frazier had a consistent outing, picking up a tie for 52nd with a 165. Her rounds finished at 81 and 84.
Akron won the team championship with a score of 590. The Zips came home eight strokes in front of Youngstown State and 17 on top of Cleveland State. Evansville and Detroit Mercy tied for fourth place with scores of 618. Jenn David of Akron was the medalist. She along with teammate Abbie Pearce and Youngstown State’s Danae Rugola tied for the top spot with scores of 146. David took the win following a playoff.
In two weeks, the Aces will be back on the course at the UIC Invitational. Briar Ridge Golf Club in Dyer, Indiana will host the tournament on Sept. 26 and 27.
