Sophomore completed the day at 2-under
EAST LANSING, Mich. – University of Evansville sophomore Kate Petrova had an impressive start to the NCAA Division I East Lansing Regional on Monday, posting a 2-under 70 to sit among the leaders of the pack.
Petrova completed the opening day at Forest Akers West Golf Course tied for 4th place on the leaderboard. Her 2-under 70 is tied with Jennifer Cai (Northwestern), Maddison Hinson-Tolchard (Oklahoma State), Marta Lopez Echevarria (Kentucky), Lauryn Nguyen (Northwestern), Catherine Park (USC), Hana Ryskova (Louisville) and Anna Zanusso (Denver).
Leading the individuals is Bailey Shoemaker of USC, who posted a 7-under 65. Lion Higo of Pepperdine is two behind in second while Lauren Beaudreau of Notre Dame is third, three off the lead pace.
The group that is tied for 4th are just five shots behind Shoemaker’s pace. Petrova is competing as an individual at the event. On the team side, USC holds a 2-shot lead over Pepperdine with the first of three rounds complete.
On Tuesday, Petrova looks to keep things rolling in the second round of 18.
