The UNLV men’s golf team kicked off its NCAA Regional Monday, posting a 3-under-par 281 in the opening round at Atkins Golf Club (Par 71, 7,533 yards). With three players finishing under par, the Rebels currently sit in third place heading into Tuesday’s second round at the Urbana Regional.
Senior Caden Fioroni led the way for the Rebels with a 3-under 68, while sophomore Zach Little followed with a 2-under 69, and junior Wyatt Plattner added a 1-under 70.
Following their Scarlet & Gray counterparts on the leaderboard are senior Trevor Lewis (+3), who made an eagle on hole No. 3, in a tie for 47th and junior Brett Sawaia (+7) in a tie for 70th.
Jumping to the team and individual leads on their home course, host Illinois tallied a 7-under 277 and the Illini’s Jackson Buchanan shot an 8-under 63.
The postseason event continues on Tuesday, with the Rebels’ second-round tee times beginning at 6 a.m. PT/8 a.m. CT.