The California State University San Bernardino men's golf team significantly improved their standing at the NCAA Championships by shooting 12 under par in the second round. They climbed from a tie for 16th place to sixth, now seven under for the tournament and above the cut line for match play. Junior Kamron Hopson led the team with a six-under 66, overcoming an early double bogey. Sophomore Tyler Price matched his three-under 69 from the previous day, while junior Marco Lin added a two-under 70 to help secure the team's position. The Coyotes aim to finish in the top eight to reach the match play quarterfinals.

By the Numbers
  • CSUSB shot 12 strokes under par in round two.
  • Kamron Hopson recorded six birdies and an eagle for a score of 66.
  • Tyler Price maintained his score with another three-under 69.
  • The Coyotes are currently seven under for the tournament, moving from 16th to sixth place.
State of Play
  • The team is now positioned above the cut line for advancing to match play.
  • They will compete in the final round of stroke play on Wednesday, with the first tee time at 12:16 p.m.
  • Each player is showing strong performance, contributing to the team's rise on the leaderboard.
What's Next

The Coyotes aim to secure a top-eight finish in the final round to qualify for match play, which could lead to a potential national quarterfinal appearance on Thursday. Key performances from all team members will be crucial in achieving this goal.

Bottom Line

CSUSB’s men's golf team demonstrated resilience and skill in round two, positioning themselves for a shot at advancing. Consistency in performance will be critical as they pursue a spot in the match play championship.