Will Sides claimed a share of the individual title at the Pauma Valley Invitational, marking his third collegiate win and setting a tournament record with a 10-under par score. Tied for the lead on the final day, Sides secured the title after finishing with a bogey-free round, while his team, the Mustangs, maintained their eighth place among a competitive field that included numerous nationally ranked teams.

By the Numbers
  • Will Sides finished at 10-under par, setting a tournament record.
  • The Mustangs ended the event in eighth place, one shot out of sixth at five under par.
State of Play
  • The Mustangs faced a field of 11 top 50 teams, including nine in the top 20.
  • Sides is currently averaging a score of 70.30 this season, the second-best in SMU history.
What's Next

The Mustangs will conclude their regular season at The Goodwin tournament hosted by Stanford in Palo Alto, California, from March 27-29.

Bottom Line

Will Sides鈥� impressive performance not only highlights his individual talent but also strengthens the Mustangs' competitive profile as they approach the concluding chapter of their season.