The Chico State men's golf team excelled in the first round of the 2026 CCAA Championship, tying for third place with Cal State Dominguez Hills. San Bernardino leads the tournament by six strokes, followed by Cal State San Marcos in second. Naoki Easterday stood out with a bogey-free 69 (-3), tying for first individually, while Alexander LemMon, Giuseppe Aliotti, and Vineet Vallamsetty contributed solid scores. The team aims to improve their standing as they head into the second round tomorrow morning.

By the Numbers
  • Chico State and Cal State Dominguez Hills both scored 289 (+1).
  • Naoki Easterday registered a score of 69 (-3), being the only player without a bogey.
State of Play
  • San Bernardino leads the tournament with a score of 283 (-6).
  • Cal State San Marcos is in second place at an even par (288).
What's Next

The team will compete in the second round tomorrow morning at 8 a.m., aiming to improve their position on the leaderboard.

Bottom Line

Chico State is well-positioned to capitalize on their strong start, with opportunities to advance in the competition if they maintain their performance in the coming rounds.