Aces wrap up opening day
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Minka Gill was the low shooter of the day for the University of Evansville women’s golf team as they completed the opening round of the Butler Fall Invitational on Monday at Highland Country Club.
Gill toured the course in 80 strokes over the first 18 holes of play. Her effort put her in a tie for 26th going into Tuesday’s final round. One behind her was Maria Pickens. Sitting in a tie for 31st after day one, Pickens notched an 81 on Monday.
One behind Pickens was Madison Chaney. Her 82 saw her complete the day in a tie for 36th place. Next up was Carly Waggoner, who carded an 87. Sophia Rohleder posted a 94 in the opening day to wrap up the team scores.
Giulia Mallmann was Evansville’s individual entry into the event and scored an 84 on Monday. That has her in a tie for 44th on the leaderboard.
The University of Indianapolis recorded a team score of 290 in day one to lead the team standings by 12 shots over IUPUI and 14 over 3rd-place Indiana State. UIndy has all five of its players in the top 26, led by Kylie Raines. She posted a 67 on Monday and leads the individuals by four.
Evansville posted a 330 in the first 18 holes and is tied with Fort Wayne for 7th place.
Tomorrow, the final round of action will take place in Indianapolis.