Three Rebels remain in the top 30 after UNLV men’s golf finished Monday’s second round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate at Southern Highlands Golf Club (Par 72, 7,510 yards).
Junior Zach Little leads the Rebel lineup in a tie for 19th at 1-under, while freshman Aaron van Hauwe sits in 22nd at even par competing as an individual. Senior Trevor Lewis (+2) follows in a tie for 29th through 36 holes.
Rounding out the Scarlet & Gray lineup are senior Wyatt Plattner (+9) in a tie for 71st, junior Ryan Abuan (+11) in a tie for 73rd and junior Mason Snyder (+14) in a tie for 78th. Joining van Hauwe as individual competitors, senior Billy Smith (+4) stands in 43rd, senior Brett Sawaia (+14) finds himself next to Snyder in a tie for 78th, followed by freshman Nico Bencomo (+17) in 83rd.
Virginia maintained its spot atop the leaderboard at 15-under 561 with a two-shot lead over Auburn (-13) in second. The Cavaliers’ Paul Chang held onto the individual lead at 7-under after two days.
UNLV concludes play in Tuesday’s final round. The Rebels’ main lineup will hit off the tee at 10:20 a.m. PT and the individuals will begin play at 9:10 a.m. PT.