MONTEREY, Calif. (10/20/25) – The Arkansas State men's golf team carded a 9-under par 279 to lead host Saint Mary's by five strokes after the first round of play at Bayonet Golf Club.
A-State notched its 11th rounder under par of the season through 13 rounds, extending its streak to seven straight. The Red Wolves, ranked 41st in the initial national collegiate golf rankings, lead Saint Mary's (-4) by five while Fresno State (-3), Texas State (-2), San Francisco (-1) and Long Beach State (-1) complete the top five and ties.
Thomas Schmidt paced the field with a 6-under par 66, his ninth round this season in the 60s and 11th par or better round.