SMU women's golf improved their standing to tie for sixth place after two rounds at the NCAA Golf Championship in Carlsbad, California. Starting the day in eighth, the team shot a one-over in the second round alongside an even-par performance in the first round. All players finished both rounds at 74 or lower, positioning them for a chance to advance. Mackenzie Lee led with a 70 in round two, a program record and her 91st round at par or better. The Mustangs are eyeing a top-15 finish to secure advancement to Monday's play.

By the Numbers
  • SMU shot a combined score of +1 over two rounds.
  • Mackenzie Lee has recorded 91 rounds of par or better in her career.
State of Play
  • Mustangs are tied for sixth with Duke, trailing leading teams by 12 strokes.
  • The cut will reduce the field to the top 15 after Sunday’s round.
What's Next

SMU needs to maintain their position in the top 15 to advance to the next round, which would lead to key match play opportunities on Monday.

Bottom Line

The Mustangs have shown strong performance and need to capitalize on their momentum to ensure advancement, with Lee’s exceptional play being a critical factor in their success.