SCHERERVILLE, Ind. – Four members of the University of Evansville women's golf team had a strong showing on the first day of action Sunday at the Briar Ridge Invitational hosted by UIC at the Briar Ridge Country Club in Schererville, Indiana.

Freshman Kate Petrova led UE's contingent with a first-round, four-over-par 76 to tie for 13^th out of 73 individuals.  Petrova came home in a one-over-par 37 on the back-nine, and recorded five birdies in her round to sit five shots back of first-place.

Sophomore Magdalena Borisova was just two shots behind Petrova on the day, with a first-round score of 78 to sit in a tie for 22nd overall.  Freshman Destinye Sheridan (Fort Branch, Ind./North) was third among UE's contingent, carding a first-round score of 85.  Fellow freshman Grace Vandenburg (Mishawaka, Ind./Mishawaka) rounded out UE's pack with a first-round 105.

All four UE players played as individuals in the tournament.  Green Bay's Isabelle Maleki and UIC's Megan Tang are currently tied for first-place after recording identical one-under-par 71 scores today.  The Briar Ridge Invitational will wrap up Monday with 18 holes of competition.