The Chico State men's golf team rallied in the second round of the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational, moving into second place at 3-over par. They opened with an 8-over 292 before improving significantly to a 5-under 279 in round two. With strong performances across the team, the Wildcats are now seven strokes behind Cal State San Bernardino, the tournament leader. Key players included Naoki Easterday, who shot back-to-back 71s, and Vineet Vallamsetty, who bounced back with a 67 after an opening round of 76.

By the Numbers
  • Chico State made 122 total pars, leading the field.
  • The team totaled 25 birdies across both rounds, with 17 in round two alone.
  • Naoki Easterday is in a tie for seventh, just two shots off the individual lead.
State of Play
  • The Wildcats are currently in second place heading into the final round.
  • They will start the last round on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
  • The team aims to close the seven-stroke gap with Cal State San Bernardino.
What's Next

As Chico State prepares for the final 18 holes, they will focus on maintaining their consistency and capitalizing on birdie opportunities to challenge for the tournament title.

Bottom Line

The Wildcats have positioned themselves well for a potential championship run, but it will require continued strong performances and strategic play in the final round.