Arizona men’s golf eliminated by UCLA in NCAA semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Arizona men’s golf advanced to the NCAA semifinals but fell to UCLA at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California, on June 2. Arizona won its earlier quarterfinal match against Vanderbilt, marking its best finish at the NCAA Championships since 2004. Senior Filip Jakubcik scored Arizona's only point in the semifinal, winning 3&2, while senior Zach Pollo's match was tied when UCLA clinched the victory. Taishi Moto missed a crucial putt that could have extended his match, sealing Arizona's elimination from the tournament.
- •Arizona men’s golf reached the NCAA semifinals for the first time since 2004.
- •Jakubcik secured Arizona's only point against UCLA, winning 3&2.
- •Arizona eliminated Vanderbilt in the quarterfinals earlier that day.
- •Pollo was tied on the 17th hole when UCLA clinched the match.
- •Moto's missed putt on No. 18 ended Arizona's hopes for extra holes.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — NCAA Men’s Golf: Arizona falls to UCLA in semifinals
"Arizona men’s golf’s best postseason in decades ended just short of competing for a national championship. The Wildcats fell to UCLA in the NCAA semifinals Tuesday at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif. after knocking off Vanderbilt earlier in the day in quarterfinals action. Arizona’s run to the semifinals marks the program’s best finish […]
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