AUSTIN, Texas - The NM State men's golf team had a strong finish on day one of the George Hannon Invitational Monday at the UT Golf Club in Austin, Texas. The Aggies sit in 12th with a 54-hole score of 604 (+20).

Garrison Smith and Aidan Thomas once again led the way for the Aggies, as Smith finished the day five-over after a first round 72 (+1) which tied his season-low. Smith knocked in three birdies to start his second round to head to the back-nine with a 34 (-2). Smith finished his round four-over and currently sits tied for 38th.

Thomas also started his second round on a strong note with a one-under 35 in his first nine holes. In the two rounds today, Thomas shot a 74 in each of them and sits tied for 46th at six-over heading into Tuesday's final round. Steven Strasheim (+12), Alvaro Morales (+18) and Trey Diehl (+23) rounded out the field for the Aggies. 

The Aggies will begin the final round tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.

Results

12. New Mexico State 301 - 303 = 604 (+36)

T38. Garrison Smith 72 - 75 = 147 (+5)
T46. Aidan Thomas 74 - 74 = 148 (+6)
T67. Steven Strasheim 76 - 78 = 154 (+12)
71. Alvaro Morales 84 - 76 = 160 (+18)
73. Trey Diehl 79 - 86 = 165 (+23)

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