NM State participates in the second round of the CUSA Championships, currently in seventh place on the team leaderboard, trailing by nine shots for match play qualification.

By the Numbers
  • NM State posted a combined score of 302 (+14) on Tuesday, totaling 20 strokes over par after two rounds.
  • Alvaro Morales led the team with a 74 (+2) on the day, bringing his 36-hole total to 149 (+5).
Yes, But

Lack of significant improvement in team position may hinder their chances for match play qualification on the final day.

State of Play
  • LA Tech leads the tournament after shooting six over par, holding a significant eight-shot advantage going into the last day.
  • Anthony Lara is tied for 11th place individually, just one stroke away from the top ten.
What's Next

The final day will determine if NM State can make up the nine-shot deficit to secure a spot in match play.

Bottom Line

NM State faces an uphill battle on the final day to secure a spot in match play after a decent performance in the second round but remaining in seventh place overall.