The No. 26 Harding men's golf team dominated the Arkansas Collegiate at Mystic Creek Golf Club, establishing a 17-stroke lead after two rounds. The Bisons totaled 24-over 600, the only team under 40-over par among 15 competitors. Junior Dennis Staykov leads individually at 1-under 143, becoming the only player below par. Teammate Jose Arzu is in second place, seven strokes behind, contributing to Harding's strong position as they strive for their second team title this spring.

By the Numbers
  • Harding's 36-hole total: 24-over 600
  • Staykov's scores: 70-73 (-1)
  • Southern Arkansas in second at 41-over 617
  • Harding's scoring average: 81.50
State of Play
  • Harding leads the tournament with a significant margin.
  • Staykov's performance includes the lowest round of the day.
  • The team has consistently placed in the top three during the season.
What's Next

The Bisons will look to secure their first-ever title at the Arkansas Collegiate on Tuesday as they enter the final round starting at 8:10 a.m.

Bottom Line

Harding's commanding lead and individual standout performance by Staykov position them favorably as they aim for victory, potentially marking a significant achievement in their competitive season.