LSU Defeats North Carolina to Capture Stephens Cup Men’s Title
LSU claimed its first victory of the 2025–26 season, defeating No. 18 North Carolina 4–1 in the match play final of the Jackson T. Stephens Cup at Shoreacres. The win marked the Tigers’ second consecutive nationally televised tournament title under head coach Jake Amos, following their 2024 triumph at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational.
Match Highlights
Freshman Dan Hayes delivered LSU’s first point with a 4&3 win over Carson Bertagnole. After trailing early, the Manchester, England, native surged ahead by the turn and closed out his opponent on the 15th hole.
Senior Matty Dodd-Berry extended the Tigers’ advantage, maintaining control throughout his match before sealing a 3&2 victory against Andrew Riley.
The clinching point came from sophomore Arni Sveinsson, who battled back from an early deficit to defeat Keaton Vo 2UP, giving LSU a decisive 3–0 lead.
Junior Noah McWilliams and senior Alfons Bondesson both halved their matches, securing LSU’s 4–1 overall result.
Final Match Results
Noah McWilliams (LSU) TIED Niall Sheils Donegan (UNC), 21 holes
Alfons Bondesson (LSU) TIED Sihan Sandhu (UNC), 20 holes
Dan Hayes (LSU) def. Carson Bertagnole (UNC), 4&3
Arni Sveinsson (LSU) def. Keaton Vo (UNC), 2UP
Matty Dodd-Berry (LSU) def. Andrew Riley (UNC), 3&2
