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Arizona golf team advances in NCAA Championships, Jakubcik close to lead

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Arizona golf team advances in NCAA Championships, Jakubcik close to lead
Summary

Arizona's golf team surged to a tie for fourth place at the NCAA Championships, shooting 4-under par during the third round at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California. With a total score of -8 through 54 holes, the Wildcats surpassed the cut line to advance to the final round. Senior Filip Jakubcik remains in contention for the individual title, sitting one stroke behind the leader, Preston Stout of Oklahoma State. A strong performance from Tianyi Xiong, who posted a 3-under 69, contributed to the team's success. Arizona aims to secure a spot in match play for the first time since the format's introduction in 2019.

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By the Numbers
  • •Arizona shot 4-under par in the third round.
  • •The Wildcats are tied for fourth place at -8 overall.
  • •Filip Jakubcik is one stroke off the individual lead.
  • •The final round will determine advancement to match play.
Latest Updates
  • 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona men’s golf advances to match play of NCAA Championships
  • 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — NCAA Men’s Golf: Arizona makes cut, Filip Jakubcik 1 off lead entering final round
What they're saying
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Arizona has accomplished its first goal at the NCAA Championships and is well-positioned to cross another off the list. The Wildcats shot 4-under par on Sunday during the third round at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., raising their tournament score to -8 through 54 holes. That’s good for a tie […]

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For the first time in school history, Arizona men’s golf has advanced to the 8-team match play portion of the NCAA Championships. Arizona’s Tianyi Xiong and Zach Pollo came up clutch down the stretch of stroke play, and the Wildcats qualified for quarterfinals as the No. 6 seed. The UA will take on No. 3 […]

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