The No. 7 LSU Men鈥檚 Golf team is currently in fourth place after two rounds at The Ford Collegiate, posting a cumulative score of nine-under. Despite the absence of Arni Sveinsson, freshman Hudson Lawson stepped in for the Tigers. Jay Mendell and Dan Hayes each shot four-under on day one, finishing the second round even par, while Noah McWilliams also performed well, finishing one-under overall. The Tigers trail behind Texas, Auburn, and Georgia Southern in the team standings.

By the Numbers
  • LSU's cumulative score: -9 (271, 280)
  • Top individual scores: Jay Mendell and Dan Hayes tied at -4 (66, 70)
Yes, But

While LSU performed well as a team, the absence of their top player could impact their final outcome, highlighting the depth and resilience of the squad in times of adversity.

State of Play
  • LSU is currently in fourth place, behind Texas, Auburn, and Georgia Southern.
  • Dan Hayes ranks in the top five for the tournament with 10 birdies through 36 holes.
What's Next

The final round is set for Tuesday, where LSU will aim to improve their standing and secure a higher finish against strong competitors.

Bottom Line

Consistency and stellar individual performances will be crucial for LSU to climb the leaderboard in the final round as they face tough competition from top-ranked teams.