Lobos Continue Play at Southern Highlands Collegiate

LAS VEGAS, Nev. –– The New Mexico men’s golf team continued play Monday at the Southern Highlands Collegiate with the second round at Southern Highlands Country Club. The Lobos shot 1-under during the second round and are in ninth place at 9-under as they compete in an elite field that includes seven top-25 teams.

Top-ranked Oklahoma continues to lead the tournament with a score of 26-under. No. 15 Texas is second at 19-under, while No. 5 Pepperdine, No. 9 Georgia and No. 24 Pepperdine are tied for third at 16-under.

“We had another good round today,” said head coach Glen Millican. “Today’s hole locations were tough, so 1-under today was solid.”

Brandon Shong led the Lobos for the second straight day, posting a 1-under 71 to finish the day at 5-under overall. Matthew Watkins also shot 71 on Monday and is at 1-over for the tournament. Carson Herron shot 72 in the second round to remain at 4-under, while Sam Choi shot 73 and Bastien Amayshot 85 to round out the UNM lineup.

The Southern Highlands Collegiate will conclude Tuesday in Las Vegas.