SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. – Round two of the Cardinal Cup saw another freshman lead the University of Evansville women’s golf team as Louise Standtke had the low round of the day for the Purple Aces.
Standtke wrapped up round two at the University of Louisville Golf Course with a 2-over 74. Her 2-round tally of 152 is tied for 29th. Three strokes behind her is Mallory Russell. Her round of 78 has her tied for 45th place with a score of 155. Russell had a 77 on Friday.
Kate Petrova and Elizabeth Mercer are tied for 56th with totals of 157. After posting a 79 in the opening round, Petrvoa had a 78 on Saturday. Mercer led UE with a 74 in the first 18 holes before carding an 83 in round two. Destynie Sherida lowered her score by five strokes, dropping from a 99 to a 94.
The Purple Aces remain in 12th place with a 621. They enter Sunday’s final round seven shots outside of the top ten. Western Kentucky and Rutgers are tied atop the team standings with a 588. Middle Tennessee State is third, just three strokes behind. Grace Lu of Rutgers continues to hold the individual lead. Her even round of 72 on Saturday has her two shots in front of the competition with a 141.
Sunday will mark the final 18 holes of the event.
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