Sides is in the top seven and Steinmann occupies 48th place after one round of the NCAA Bryan Regional at Traditions Golf Club, according to a May 18 announcement. The two Mustangs, Sides and Steinmann, earned bids to the NCAA Regional. Over the three-day tournament, they will be trying to earn an NCAA Championship bid by being the top individual not on an advancing team.
Sides sits in seventh place and is in a three-way tie for the top individual of a non-advancing team with Jorge Martin Sampedro of UTRGV and Camden Braidech of Chattanooga. Sides was even par after the first 11 holes before making three birdies from holes 12 through 14. He finished his round with a score of 69, lowering his season scoring average to 69.55, which remains tops in a single season by a Mustang.
Steinmann started strong with a one-under score through four holes but finished the day with a score of 75 after encountering difficulties on hole 18. He currently shares 48th place.
Both players will return for the middle round of the NCAA Regional as they continue their efforts to qualify for the NCAA Championship.
