LA QUINTA, Calif. — The UC Riverside Highlanders completed the second round of the Big West Championship at La Quinta Country Club, improving by five strokes with a 299 (+11) to take their team score to 603 (+27).

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Stephen Luo led the way with an even-par 72, climbing into a tie for 38th at +5 overall. Luo closed the round tallying an impressive seven birdies.
• Liam Hartling posted a 75 (+3) in round two, highlighted by three birdies in a row on holes 5,6, and 7.
• Von Wasson bounced back with a 76 (+4), moving into a tie for 55th at +10.
• Hartej Grewal also shot 76 (+4) and is 57th at +11 through two rounds.
• Chanhee Ryu recorded a 77 (+5), now tied for 53rd at +8 overall.
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NOTABLES

• UC Riverside improved its team score by five strokes from round one to round two.
• Luo carded UCR's first even-par round of the tournament.
• All five Highlanders carded a birdie on the par-5 sixth hole.

UP NEXT

• UC Riverside will tee off for the final round of the Big West Championship on Tuesday, April 29, at La Quinta Country Club, with play beginning at 8:00 a.m.