Lafayette, Louisiana, March 10, 2026
The Sam Houston men’s golf team is currently tied for 13th place with a score of 1-over par after the first day of the Louisiana Classics. Leading the team is Alex Malanga, who is tied for seventh individually with a score of 6-under 138. The tournament, hosted at Oakbourne Country Club, features a competitive lineup of 16 teams. Texas A&M leads the event with an impressive total score of 23-under. The final round is set to start at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, with live coverage on ESPN+.
Lafayette, Louisiana – Sam Houston’s men’s golf team is currently tied for 13th place at 1-over par after the opening day of the Louisiana Classics at Oakbourne Country Club, totaling 577 strokes across two rounds. Leading the Bearkats, Alex Malanga achieved an impressive 6-under 138, placing him in a tie for seventh individually.
The Bearkats share their position with Louisiana Tech and Southern Illinois, who also have a combined score of 577. Texas A&M is setting the pace for the tournament with a remarkable two-round total of 23-under 553, followed by Little Rock at 15-under and Michigan at 14-under.
Hosted at Oakbourne Country Club, the Louisiana Classics is a notable collegiate golf event featuring a competitive field of 16 teams, including several nationally ranked among them. The final round of the tournament is set to commence at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with live coverage available on ESPN+ starting at 9 a.m.
Sam Houston’s strong performance on the first day demonstrates their competitive spirit and potential as they prepare for the final round of this prestigious event.
FAQ
- What is the current standing of Sam Houston’s men’s golf team in the Louisiana Classics?
- Sam Houston is tied for 13th place at 1-over par after the first day of the Louisiana Classics, with a total score of 577 strokes.
- Who is leading the Louisiana Classics tournament?
- Texas A&M leads the tournament with a two-round total of 23-under 553, followed by Little Rock at 15-under and Michigan at 14-under.
- When is the final round of the Louisiana Classics scheduled?
- The final round is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with live coverage available on ESPN+ starting at 9 a.m.
| Team | Round 1 | Round 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | 278 | 275 | 553 |
| Little Rock | 285 | 276 | 561 |
| Michigan | 284 | 277 | 561 |
| Lamar | 291 | 272 | 563 |
| East Tennessee State | 284 | 278 | 562 |
| New Mexico State | 288 | 284 | 572 |
| Louisiana | 290 | 285 | 575 |
| Middle Tennessee | 287 | 285 | 572 |
| North Texas | 290 | 285 | 575 |
| Texas State | 290 | 290 | 580 |
| Oral Roberts | 290 | 290 | 580 |
| South Alabama | 288 | 288 | 576 |
| Sam Houston | 290 | 287 | 577 |
| Louisiana Tech | 290 | 287 | 577 |
| Southern Illinois | 289 | 288 | 577 |
| Illinois State | 294 | 284 | 578 |
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