And yet through 36 holes, Arizona State paces the field at 13 under, three shots better than Oklahoma and 20 clear of Illinois, which sits in ninth and is currently the first team out of match play.

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. “Connor is one of those guys that, from the day he arrived, has done everything right,” Thurmond said.

Arizona State sophomore Connor Williams leads the NCAA Division I men's golf championship after two rounds. The Arizona State team leads the tournament by three strokes. CARLSBAD, Calif.

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