MEC Women’s Golf Championships: Wheeling University Cardinals Overview
Wheeling, W. Va. – The Wheeling University Women’s Golf team commenced their campaign in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) Women’s Golf Championships with notable individual performances. After the first round, the Cardinals are positioned sixth overall, holding the last qualifying spot with a team score of 414. They maintain a nine-stroke lead over West Virginia Wesleyan, showcasing their competitive edge in the tournament.
Top Performers
Among the standout players was senior golfer Ella Keffer, who is currently ranked 10th in the tournament after shooting an 83 (+12). Keffer’s round began on the back nine, where she faced a challenging start at +3 after two holes. However, she regained her form with back-to-back pars on holes 12 and 13, and celebrated her only birdie of the day on hole 15. As she transitioned to the front nine, she managed to hit par on three consecutive holes before concluding with a total of +7 on the front nine.
Also performing well for the Cardinals was Brielle Milhoan, positioned tied for 17th after a round of 92. Milhoan began her round with struggles but found stability on the front nine, hitting par on several holes to finish strong. Her ability to adapt during the round demonstrates the resilience that has characterized her and Keffer’s contributions to the team throughout the season.
Other Team Members
The performance of the Cardinals was rounded out by Mallory Bozovich and Graci Fairman, who finished in the 32nd and 36th positions, respectively. Bozovich returned to the course after missing the previous two tournaments, achieving her best performance by securing three pars, finishing with a score of 113. Fairman, in her first collegiate event, managed to record five bogeys, ending the day with a score of 122 (+50) as she embarked on her golfing journey.
Looking Ahead
The next round of the 2025 MEC Women’s Golf Championships is set for Tuesday, October 7th, commencing at 8 AM. With strong individual performances and a solid team dynamic, the Wheeling University Cardinals aim to improve their standing in the upcoming rounds.
