Warrior Men's Golf Earns Second Straight Win at Simpson Spring Invite

LC State Golf team claims victory by 9 strokes in Redding, California tournament

Mar. 25, 2026 at 5:51am

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The men's golf team from Lewis-Clark State College earned their second consecutive team title on Tuesday, winning the Simpson Spring Invitational in Redding, California by 9 strokes. Adam Lovatt led the Warriors with a second-place individual finish, while Luke West and Kye Krall also placed in the top 10.

Why it matters

This back-to-back tournament win for the LC State men's golf team demonstrates their strong performance and momentum heading into the postseason. The Warriors are proving to be a top contender in the Cascade Conference and are positioning themselves well for potential NCAA tournament qualification.

The details

The Warriors shot a 3-over, 291 in the final round to finish the tournament at even-par, 9 strokes ahead of host school Simpson College. Adam Lovatt led LC State with a 1-under, 71 in the final round to finish 5-under par for the tournament. Luke West and Kye Krall also had strong showings, tying for 6th and 8th place respectively.

  • The tournament took place on March 24-25, 2026 in Redding, California.

The players

Adam Lovatt

The top finisher for the LC State men's golf team, placing second individually at the Simpson Spring Invitational.

Luke West

A junior on the LC State men's golf team who finished tied for 6th place at the tournament.

Kye Krall

A member of the LC State men's golf team who placed 8th individually at the Simpson Spring Invitational.

Zach Anderson

The head coach of the LC State men's golf team.

Andrea Artusini

A sophomore on the LC State men's golf team who finished tied for 13th place.

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What they’re saying

“Big win for the men. Great to close out the week with the win. They are trending in the right direction at the perfect time as we get closer to postseason.”

— Zach Anderson, Head Coach

What’s next

The LC State men's golf team will look to continue their strong play as they prepare for the Cascade Conference championship and potential NCAA tournament qualification in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The LC State men's golf team has demonstrated their ability to win tournaments against quality competition, positioning them as a team to watch as the postseason approaches. Their balanced lineup and consistent play have them trending in the right direction at the perfect time.