The Mustangs currently share sixth place following day two of the ACC Men's Golf Championship, with hopes of securing a top-eight finish to advance to match play. After opening with an even par round, the team shot one over in the second round, standing at +1 for the tournament. Will Sides leads individually in second place, just two shots off Stanford's Edan Cui. Other notable performances include Ben Steinmann at even par and Zachary Kingsland, who improved dramatically with a two-under par round. The Mustangs need a strong performance in the final round to maintain their match play prospects.

By the Numbers
  • Team score: SMU +1, tied for sixth with Georgia Tech, Clemson, and Florida State.
  • Will Sides: 71 (par or better in 11 straight rounds), currently at -7, two shots behind the leader.
State of Play
  • SMU must finish in the top eight to advance to match play.
  • They will be paired with golfers from Florida State and Clemson in the final round.
What's Next

The Mustangs need to deliver strong performances to maintain their position and secure a spot in the top eight during Saturday's final round, starting at 8:55 am CT.

Bottom Line

The Mustangs face a critical final round at the ACC Championship, where they must capitalize on their opportunities to claim a place in the coveted match play competition.