Russell leads women’s golf after opening round

 Aces in 7^th 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 7^th 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 7^th place on the individual leaderboard.  Kate Petrova posted a 1-over 72 in the opening 18 holes and ranks in a tie for 10^th place.

Elizabeth Mercer was third on the team and tied for 27^th overall with a 4-over 75.  Trinity Dubbs carded a 79 in the first round to rank in a tie for 53^rd while Louise Standtke wrapped up the day with an 81.

As a team, the Aces are in 7^th 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.