Lobos Begin Play at ASU Thunderbird Collegiate

PHOENIX, Ariz. –– The No. 19 New Mexico men’s golf team began play Friday at the ASU Thunderbird Collegiate with the first two rounds at the Papago Golf Course. The Lobos shot 1-over during the opening 36 holes to finish the day in 11th place amongst an elite field.

The Lobos shot 5-under in the morning’s first round before shooting 6-over during the second round in the afternoon. Host Arizona State leads the event at 23-under, followed by Arizona at 10-under and UCLA and Houston tied for third at 6-under.

Bastien Amat led the Lobos on the Friday, shooting rounds of 66 and 72 to finish the day T-7th at 4-under. Matthew Watkins is at even par for the tournament after posting rounds of 70 and 72 on Friday. Connor Adams is at 2-over, while Carson Herron is at 7-over and Albert Boneta is at 8-over.

The ASU Thunderbird Collegiate will conclude on Saturday at the Papago Golf Course.