Will Sides shares the lead heading into the final day of the Pauma Valley Invitational, having carded consecutive rounds of 67 and only one bogey yesterday. As a team, the Mustangs dropped from fifth to eighth place after a one-over performance but remain competitive, sitting just four strokes behind the top four teams. Sides is vying for his third collegiate title while facing off against a strong field, including 11 top 50 teams. He is currently tied with Lance Simpson from Tennessee, who leads the team competition at -11.

By the Numbers
  • Will Sides is tied for first with an aggregate score of -8.
  • SMU is in 8th place with a total score of -2, four strokes behind the fourth-place team.
State of Play
  • Tennessee leads the event overall at -11.
  • SMU is ahead of four ranked teams, including No. 2 Virginia.
What's Next

Sides and the Mustangs will compete in the final round on Wednesday, aiming for both individual and team improvements. Sides has the opportunity to tie for third in career wins at SMU, increasing pressure on him to perform.

Bottom Line

With a closely contested leaderboard and strong individual performance, Will Sides has a significant chance for victory while the Mustangs look to ascend from eighth place. Their ability to close the gap on the leaders could define their season's momentum and legacy.