Aces in 7th place at Pawley’s Island
PAWLEYS ISLAND – With the first round complete at the Golfweek Stifel Women Spring Challenge, the University of Evansville women’s golf team is in 7th place at True Blue Golf Club.
Leading the way for the Purple Aces was Mallory Russell. Completing the round with an even score of 71, she is tied for 7th place on the individual leaderboard. Kate Petrova posted a 1-over 72 in the opening 18 holes and ranks in a tie for 10th place.
Elizabeth Mercer was third on the team and tied for 27th overall with a 4-over 75. Trinity Dubbs carded a 79 in the first round to rank in a tie for 53rd while Louise Standtke wrapped up the day with an 81.
As a team, the Aces are in 7th place out of 16 teams with a score of 297. UE is just two strokes outside of the top five. Coastal Carolina leads the team standings with a 286 while Morehead State is two behind with a 288. Sara Sarrion of CCU and Tavia Burgess of MSU are tied for the individual lead with rounds at 4-under 67.
Round two is set for Tuesday with the final 18 holes slated for Wednesday.
