LC State Men's Golf Finishes Second at Oregon Tournament

Junior Luke West earns first collegiate victory as Warriors have strong showing

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:28pm by

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The LC State Men's Golf team concluded the regular season with a second-place finish at the Tournament of Knights in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday. Junior Luke West earned his first collegiate tournament victory, while freshman Adam Lovatt finished second, just one stroke off the lead. The Warriors shot a team score of 7-under par in the final round, the best third-round score of any team in the field.

Why it matters

This strong performance by the LC State men's golf team heading into the Cascade Conference Golf Championships is an encouraging sign for the program. The Warriors were able to compete with top-ranked teams like No. 16 British Columbia, showcasing their depth and talent. West's first collegiate win and Lovatt's standout freshman season are particularly noteworthy developments.

The details

LC State shot 7-under par as a team in the final round, the best third-round score of any team in the 16-team field. They finished just two strokes behind tournament champion No. 16 British Columbia. Junior Luke West claimed his first collegiate tournament victory with a 3-under, 70 in the final round, finishing the event at 6-under par overall. Freshman Adam Lovatt finished second, just one stroke off the lead, after posting an impressive 8-under, 65 in the final round - the lowest individual round of the tournament.

  • The Tournament of Knights took place on April 15, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
  • LC State will host the Cascade Conference Golf Championships on April 27-29, 2026.

The players

Luke West

A junior on the LC State men's golf team who earned his first collegiate tournament victory at the Tournament of Knights.

Adam Lovatt

A standout freshman on the LC State men's golf team who finished second in the tournament, just one stroke off the lead, after posting the lowest individual round of the event with an 8-under, 65 in the final round.

Zach Anderson

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

Kye Krall

A senior on the LC State men's golf team who finished tied for 16th in the tournament.

Aaron Brown

A junior on the LC State men's golf team who finished tied for 18th in the tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Couldn't quite get it done today but it was fun to be in that battle with UBC. Down 11 shots with six holes left and the men fought back. Really proud of Luke finally breaking through to get that first collegiate victory. Been close so many times and it was great to witness him brush the nerves aside down the stretch to get it done. Adam also carried us big time today. For a freshman to be doing what he is doing makes me even more excited for his future.”

— Zach Anderson, Head Coach, LC State Men's Golf

What’s next

LC State will host the Cascade Conference Golf Championships at the Lewiston Golf and Country Club on April 27-29, 2026.

The takeaway

The strong performance by the LC State men's golf team at the Tournament of Knights, including Luke West's first collegiate victory and Adam Lovatt's standout freshman season, positions the Warriors well heading into the Cascade Conference Golf Championships on their home course. This showing demonstrates the depth and talent of the program as they look to capture a conference title.