BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – The Chicago State men's and women's golf teams showed resilience and competitive spirit throughout the Motor City Matchup, taking on Central Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy in a two-day head-to-head format that featured close contests across the lineup.
The Cougars opened play against Central Michigan, where several golfers turned in standout performances. On the women's side,
Gia Lamba earned a gritty
1-up victory over Brooke Morris, while
Hannah Butzer closed strong with a
2 & 1 win against Zoe Dull.
Maria Quintero battled throughout her match before falling
4 & 3, while
Almudena Aguera and
Begona Perez each competed in tight contests, showcasing steady ball-striking and short-game touch against experienced Chippewa competitors.
On the men's side,
Jose Monge picked up an impressive
3 & 1 victory over Jeffrey Andrus, and
Theo Hustler followed with a
2 & 1 win against Hudson Vedder.
Mason Fears tied his match with Jeffrey Sager to contribute half a point for the Cougars, while
Jayden Brar also halved his contest with Phillippe Yturralde in a back-and-forth battle. Rounding out the lineup,
Kaleb Lambert,
Sahil Nathoo, and
Aarush Bhanot each gained valuable experience in their head-to-head matches against a strong Central Michigan squad.
The Cougars continued their slate against Detroit Mercy, where both programs again delivered strong showings.
Hannah Butzer capped her weekend with another point, earning a
2-up win over Morgan Jones, while
Almudena Aguera and
Begona Perez battled closely in matches decided on the final holes.
Maria Quintero halved her contest with Taylor Kondel, and
Gia Lamba stayed competitive throughout her 4 & 3 result against Peyton Lawley.
On the men's side,
Mason Brar provided a highlight with a
6 & 5 victory over Mason Sokolowski, continuing his steady fall form.
Mason Fears battled deep into his match before narrowly falling
2-up to Spencer Shearer, while
Theo Hustler and
Sahil Nathoo each faced tough tests against the Titans' top players.
Across both days, Chicago State showed poise, growth, and determination in the match-play format — a competitive structure that emphasized mental toughness and consistency under pressure.
