The Rice Men’s Golf team achieved its best round in NCAA Regional history with a score of 279, placing them tied for fifth at the NCAA Athens Regional. They share this position with No. 26 Georgia, just one stroke behind No. 24 BYU and trail No. 36 Louisville, who leads at -10. Senior Lukas Boandl helped the team with an impressive 68, currently tied for eighth place individually. Freshman Raines Watson and sophomore Daniel Zou each scored a 70, putting them in a tie for 17th, while junior Reggie Zhu finished with a 71. The second round of the tournament starts tomorrow at 7 a.m. CT, where Rice will tee off at 7:30.

By the Numbers
  • Rice's score of 279 (-5) is the best in NCAA Regional history for the team.
  • Lukas Boandl's 68 ties for the second-best individual round in NCAA Regionals in school history.
State of Play
  • Rice is currently tied for fifth with No. 26 Georgia, one shot behind No. 24 BYU.
  • Senior Lukas Boandl leads the team and is tied for eighth place with a -3 score after his round.
What's Next

The Owls will continue their competition in the second round, set to begin tomorrow at 7 a.m. CT, with Rice teeing off at 7:30 alongside BYU and Georgia. Their performance in this round will be crucial to secure a spot in the next stage.

Bottom Line

The Rice Men's Golf team is in a promising position following a strong first round. Maintaining their momentum in the next rounds will be vital for their advancement in the NCAA tournament.