SMU men's golf team is currently in second place at the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial, with Will Sides and Ben Steinmann tied for second individually. After shooting a five-under in their first round, they surged ahead in the second round with a remarkable 13-under score, totaling 18-under for the tournament. This score is noteworthy as it ranks as the 11th lowest for 36 holes by a Mustang squad. However, they remain just one shot behind leader Paul Chang from the University of Virginia, the second-ranked team in the country.

By the Numbers
  • SMU men's golf shot 18-under for the tournament, ranking 11th for 36 holes in Mustang history.
  • Will Sides and Ben Steinmann both recorded scores of 67 (4-under) in round one, then 66 (5-under) in round two.
Yes, But

Despite being in a strong position, the Mustangs face stiff competition from the top-ranked Virginia team, indicating that maintaining their performance will be crucial to secure the win.

State of Play
  • SMU is currently trailing Virginia by just one shot with one round remaining.
  • Gabe Post improved to even par and is tied for 26th, while Christian Clark moved up to share 33rd place.
What's Next

The Mustangs will conclude the regular season with the third round scheduled for Tuesday at Birdwood Golf Course, where they will look to maintain momentum and chase down the leaders.

Bottom Line

SMU's strong performance positions them well, but their success in the final round will be critical to overcoming Virginia鈥檚 lead and securing the tournament title.