Louisiana Tech Bulldogs secured the top seed for match play in the 2024 Conference USA Men's Golf Championship after leading the stroke play from start to finish, finishing with a total of 860 (-4) after three rounds.

By the Numbers
  • LA Tech finished three strokes ahead of second-place Sam Houston.
  • The Bulldogs made 47 birdies over the three rounds, tied for the most in the league.
  • Niilo Maki-Petaja finished third individually at -4, his fourth top-5 finish of the season.
State of Play
  • LA Tech will face UTEP in the match play semifinals.
  • The team showed exceptional performance, with the lowest 54-hole total in program history and strong averages on Par 3s and Par 5s.
What's Next

LA Tech will compete against UTEP in the semifinals of match play on Thursday, aiming to continue their success and secure a championship win.

Bottom Line

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs' fantastic performance in the Conference USA Men's Golf Championship stroke play has positioned them as top contenders for the match play, showcasing strong team cohesion and individual talent for a shot at the championship.