Gregston's E (72) Leads Women's Golf on Day 1 of Diamante Intercollegiate

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Arkansas - - Led by an even-par 72 from sophomore JJ Gregston, the Ball State women's golf team got off to a solid start Sunday at the Diamante Intercollegiate.

However, it was perhaps the final putt from junior Jasmine Driscoll that provided the day's biggest moment and will look to set the tone for the Cardinals heading into Monday's second round at the Diamante Country Club.

"We managed to post a solid team score today even though we didn't have our best stuff," head coach Cameron Andry said. "That's what a mature team does and that's what we are becoming which is very encouraging."

Driscoll would exemplify that maturity on her final hole, landing her second shot on the green of the par-4, 361-yard ninth hole, only to see it stop about 45-feet out with a monster slope between her and the pin. That did not deter her from putting the perfect touch on the ball to have it ride the slope right into the bottom of the cup to end her day at +2 (74).

Those two efforts, combined with a +2 (74) from junior Sarah Gallagher and a +3 (75) from freshman Sophie Korthuijs, have the Cardinals tied for sixth among the 18-team field at +7 (295) after the first 18 holes.

"JJ played a very steady round and continues to show progress," Andry said. "Jasmine, Sarah and Sophie all fought until the last putt was holed and got the most out of their rounds today. That's all you can as for."

Gregston, who is currently tied for 12th among the 98-golfer field, would card four of the Cardinals' nine birdies on the day, including two of her first three holes. Korthuijs and Driscoll added two birdies each, while Gallagher echoed Driscoll and closed her day with a birdie.

Sunday's round saw the Cardinals turn in their best effort on the courses' four par-3 holes, playing them at a combined +3 (3.15) to tie for fourth among the field's 18 teams.

Also competing for the Cardinals were sophomores Madelyn Young as an individual and sophomore Madelin Boyd. Young finished her round at +9 (81), while Boyd carded a +12 (84).

"Madelyn and Madelin neither had even close to their best today, but they both showed a lot of grit, and I know they will work to get ready for tomorrow," Andry added. "Overall, we stayed within striking distance today. Tomorrow is moving day."

The second round of the Diamante Invitational is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. CT Monday, with tee times announced later this evening.

Ball State Results - Team
T12th - JJ Gregston: E (72)
T28th - Sarah Gallagher: +2 (74)
T28th - Jasmine Driscoll: +2 (74)
T44th - Sophie Korthuijs: +3 (75)
97th - Madelin Boyd: +12 (84)

Ball State Results – Individual
T90th - Madelyn Young: +9 (81)

Team Standings
1st - Little Rock: -5 (283)
2nd - Boston College: -4 (284)
3rd - Florida Golf Coast: -1 (287)
4th - Oral Roberts: +1 (289)
Central Arkansas: +1 (289)
6th - Ball State: +7 (295)
7th - Bradley: +8 (296)
8th - Arkansas State: +9 (297)
Houston Christian: +9 (297)
10th - Missouri State: +11 (299)
Tennessee Tech: +11 (299)
12th - UT Arlington: +12 (300)
13th - California Baptist: +13 (301)
14th - Wichita State: +14 (302)
15th - Texas A&M-Commerce: +15 (303)
16th - Stephen F. Austin: +19 (307)
17th - Southern Illinois: +28 (316)
18th - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: +30 (318)

Gregston's E (72) Leads Women's Golf on Day 1 of Diamante Intercollegiate

Players Mentioned

Madelin Boyd

Jasmine Driscoll

Sarah Gallagher

JJ Gregston

Sophie Korthuijs

Madelyn Young

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