Final round set for Tuesday morning
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Battling windy conditions at Oak Meadow Country Club, Kate Petrova put forth a strong effort to lead the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the opening round of the Braun Intercollegiate.
Petrova wrapped up Monday’s opening round with a 1-over 73. She is tied with three other players for second place in the individual standings. Camille Rosier of UIC is the individual leader as she completed the day with an even score of 72.
Second for the Purple Aces and 10th in the standings was Elizabeth Mercer. She carded a 3-over 75 to open the event. Next for UE was Jane Grankina. Completing the opening round with an 8-over 80, she is tied for the 25th position.
Trinity Dubbs shot a 13-over 85 on Monday to sit in a tie for 50th place while Haley Hughes was one behind her and is tied for 53rd. Adeline Wittmer and Mia Cruz played as individuals. Wittmer recorded an 87 in the opening round while Cruz finished with a 95.
Evansville is tied for 5th place on the team side at 25-over. Belmont leads the way at 16-over and leads USI by four. UIC is in third place five strokes off the lead while UAB is in fourth. UE is tied with Indian Hills CC for 5th place at 25-over.
The final round of the tournament is set to begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday with a shotgun start.
