Arkansas State captures the Sun Belt Conference Stroke Play championship with Thomas Schmidt finishing as the runner-up, marking a historic first for the program. Schmidt tied for first place with South Alabama's Thyr at 4-under par 212, with Thyr clinching the title in a sudden death playoff. The Red Wolves secured the top seed for the tournament semifinals, partaking in match play for the first time since 2019 after a stellar performance totaling 5-under par 859, 11 strokes ahead of second-place ULM.

By the Numbers
  • Arkansas State finished 5-under par 859, 11 strokes ahead of ULM.
  • Thomas Schmidt tied for first place at 4-under par 212 but lost in a playoff.
State of Play
  • A-State secures the top seed for the semifinals.
  • Teams in the top-4 advance to match play.
  • Match play lineup submission at 6:30 a.m. with matches starting at 7:30 a.m.
What's Next

The Red Wolves will compete in the championship match against the winner of the semifinal matches.

Bottom Line

Arkansas State's historic victory in the Sun Belt Conference Stroke Play championshi is a testament to their exceptional performance, positioning them as top contenders for the upcoming match play rounds.