UE golf teams open Benbow Invitational
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Round one of the Benbow Invitational was completed on Monday for the University of Evansville men’s and women’s golf teams at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club. Caleb Wassmer was the top performer for the guys while Mallory Russell led the women in the opening 18 holes.
Wassmer completed the first round in a tie for 5th place with a 2-over 73. Three behind him was Nicholas Gushrowski, who carded a 76. He is tied for 16th. Dallas Koth also finished in the 70’s, posting a 7-over 78 and us tied for 19th.
Isaac Rohleder finished the day with an 84 while Michael Ikejiani scored an 86. They rank 33rd and 35th, respectively. Four individuals are playing for UE with Carson Parker and Henry Kiel each registering a 74 on Monday. The 3-over-par has the duo tied for the 9th spot. Masatoyo Kato finished the opening round with a 79 while Eli Rohleder had an 83.
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the field by six strokes following a 293. Butler is second with a 299 while Eastern Illinois ranks third with a 308. Evansville is tied for fourth with a 311. Tyler Green of PFW and teammate Reece Compton (playing as an individual) lead the individuals with even scores of 71.
Mallory Russell paced the women with a 79 in the opening 18. Her scored has her in a tie for 14th entering the final round. Caitlin O’Donnell was next for the Aces firing off an 82. She is tied for 39th. Two behind her was Allison Enchelmayer, who carded an 84. Her round has her tied for 51st.
Rounding out the UE squad were Alyssa McMinn and Carly Frazier. McMinn posted an 88 while Frazier was one behind her with an 89. Magdalena Borisova was UE’s individual and completed the opening 18 holes with an 81. She is tied for the 37th position.
Eastern Michigan leads the women’s field with a 309 and sit two shots ahead of a 3-way tie for second between IUPUI, Butler and Indiana State. Evansville is 11th with a 333. Ally Ross of Butler holds the individual lead with a 1-under 70.
On Tuesday, the teams will play the final round of the tournament.
