The Hogs got off to a hot start opening day of the NCAA Championship, but day two was much more of a struggle.
Arkansas finished 20 over par, bringing their 36-hole score to 582 (+22). After nailing 20 birdies during round one, the Hogs only finished accumulated four in round 2.
The Hogs fell to 20th after round two, but it was a rough day for everyone on the Raptor course at Grayhawk Golf Course. Illinois (-7) and Florida (-2) were the only teams to shoot under par on Saturday, climbing the standings, Illinois climbing eight spots to become the new number one, and Florida sitting at fifth.
Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira, who contributed two of the team’s four birdies, is currently sharing the 13th position after scoring a 74 in round two, resulting in a total of 140 (+4) for the 36-hole game.
Obviously this was not the result we wanted,” head coach Brad McMakin said. “We know from past years that the afternoon wave is always tough, and it is proving to be the case once again this year. Things kind of unraveled on us the last seven holes. Despite the outcome, I am proud of the guys and how they continued to fight. We know what to expect tomorrow and we will be ready. The first goal for all 30 teams is to make the top 15 after the third round and we still have that goal in our sights.”
Arkansas will play the third round on Sunday (May 28) with Oklahoma and Ohio State with tee times starting at 1:42 pm (CT) off hole 10.