The Rice Men's Golf team faced challenging conditions with 30 mph winds on Day One of the All-American Intercollegiate, finishing in a tie for fifth place at +40. The team recorded rounds of 311 and 305, with standout performance from sophomore Daniel Zou, who achieved the only under-par round of the day with a 71, despite following up with an 81. He is currently tied for 13th place at +8. Senior Lukas Boandl and junior Reggie Zhu also performed competitively, tying for 19th and 24th place, respectively. The tournament is being led by No. 4 Arkansas at +21.

By the Numbers
  • Rice's combined score for Day One was 616 (+40).
  • Daniel Zou had the only under-par round with a 71, marking his 12th round of par or better this year.
  • No. 4 Arkansas currently leads the tournament at +21.
State of Play
  • Rice Men's Golf is tied with Abilene Christian in fifth place.
  • Conditions are expected to improve for the final round, starting with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.
What's Next

The final round will see Rice paired with competitors from Abilene Christian, Louisiana-Monroe, and UTRGV as they look to improve their standings.

Bottom Line

Despite a challenging first day, the Rice Men's Golf team is positioned to bounce back and aim for a better performance in the final round of the tournament.