The UT Arlington men's golf team concluded the second round of the El Macero Classic at 16th place, finishing with a score of 22-over-par 310. After entering the day tied for fourth, Arth Sinha led the Mavericks with a 2-over 74, ranking him tied for 17th overall. Fellow freshman Ajay Morris contributed a 5-over 77, placing him tied for 55th, while Nicholas Lyman struggled, shooting an 8-over 80 and dropping to tied for 66th. Matthew Broder and Michael Chevalier rounded out the team with scores of 7-over 79 and 10-over 82, respectively. The final round is set to start Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at El Macero Country Club.

By the Numbers
  • UTA posted a team score of 22-over-par 310 in round two.
  • Arth Sinha recorded a 2-over 74, tied for 17th overall, birdieing three holes.
  • Ajay Morris achieved a 5-over 77, now sitting at 7-over for the tournament.
Yes, But

While Sinha and Morris showed strong performance, the team struggled overall, falling from their initial fourth place. Lyman, Broder, and Chevalier's higher scores indicate inconsistencies that could impact their final standing.

State of Play
  • UTA is currently in 16th place, drastically shifting from their earlier position.
  • Only two players managed to break par on specific holes, showcasing varied team performances.
What's Next

The Mavericks aim to improve their standings in the third and final round, needing consistently lower scores across all players to climb the leaderboard.

Bottom Line

To enhance their final positioning, the Mavericks must focus on team cohesion and individual performances during the last round, making strategic decisions to improve their scores.