UNLV Golf Bag

Men's Golf

Opening Day Wins Put Rebels In Lead At NB3 Match Play

SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. (UNLVRebels.com) – A pair of wins gave UNLV the lead with six points after Tuesday's opening rounds of NB3 Match Play at Twin Warriors Golf Club (Par 72, 6,200 yards).

The Rebels started the action with a 3-2 win over New Mexico in the morning. That first-round victory included individual triumphs from senior Trevor Lewis (2&1) over Johnnie Clark, senior Wyatt Plattner (1Up) over Emil Albers and junior Ryan Abuan (3&2) over Mesa Falleur.

In the afternoon tilt, the Scarlet & Gray solidified another 3-2 result vs. New Mexico State. Finishing 2-0 on the day were Lewis (2Up) with a win over Javier Delgadillo and Abuan (4&3) with a victory over Max Chan. Junior Zach Little (2Up) topped NMSU's Anthony Lara to wrap up the second round.

LEADERBOARD: Right behind UNLV are UNM and NMSU tied for second with five points and Oregon in fourth with four points. 

UP NEXT: In Wednesday's final round, the Rebels will tee off against the Ducks starting at 10:15 a.m. PT.
Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

Wyatt Plattner

Wyatt Plattner

Sophomore
TR
Trevor Lewis

Trevor Lewis

Junior
TR
Zach Little

Zach Little

Junior
1L
Ryan Abuan

Ryan Abuan

Junior

Players Mentioned

Wyatt Plattner

Wyatt Plattner

Sophomore
TR
Trevor Lewis

Trevor Lewis

Junior
TR
Zach Little

Zach Little

Junior
1L
Ryan Abuan

Ryan Abuan

Junior