UE takes second at Nevel Meade Collegiate
PROSPECT, Ky. – A furious rally saw the University of Evansville women’s golf team stage a late rally before finishing in second place, just three strokes behind the winner in the second round of the Nevel Meade Collegiate at Nevel Meade Golf Course.
Trailing by 12 strokes following the first round, the Purple Aces stormed back to finish just three behind eventual tournament champion Lindenwood. The Lions posted a 609 while UE finished with a 612.
Leading the way for UE was Louise Standtke who carded a 1-over 73 in the second round of the tournament to finish the weekend with a 146 on the way to a runner-up finish. Taking third place on the final leaderboard was Mallory Russell. A 5-over 77 on Tuesday gave her a 150 for the tournament.
Kate Petrova came home in a tie for 5th place. After recording a 75 on Monday, Petrova shot a 78 in the final round to post a 153. Elizabeth Mercer tied for 16th place. She improved from an 82 in round one to an 81 in the final 18 holes. Jane Grankina tied for 29th with a 174. She wrapped up Tuesday’s round with a score of 85.
Trinity Dubbs was Evansville’s top individual finisher. Following an 82 in the opening 18, Dubbs posted an 80 in the last round to finish in a tie for 13th with a 162. Destynie Sheridan wrapped up the weekend in 35th place with a score of 179.
