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Auburn wins NCAA golf championship, defeating UCLA 4-1 at La Costa Resort

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Auburn wins NCAA golf championship, defeating UCLA 4-1 at La Costa Resort

Summary

Top-seeded Auburn claimed its second NCAA golf championship in three years by defeating seventh-seeded UCLA 4-1 on Wednesday at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California. The match featured strong performances, including Auburn's Jackson Koivun, who won 4 and 3 against Baylor Larrabee. Auburn secured the decisive point when Logan Reilly edged out Alex Papayoanou 1 up on the 18th hole. This victory prevents UCLA from capturing its first title in match play, with previous championships occurring in 1988 and 2008.

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By the Numbers

•Auburn wins 4-1 against UCLA in NCAA finals
•Jackson Koivun wins pivotal match for Auburn
•Logan Reilly clinches championship with final point
•UCLA seeks to break match play title drought

Latest Updates

2:54 AMESPN Golf — Auburn captures 2nd NCAA golf title in 3 years
1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Auburn wins 2nd NCAA golf title in 3 years, beating UCLA 4-1 at La Costa

What they're saying

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The No. 1-ranked Auburn men's golf team are NCAA Division I national champions after besting UCLA in a match play final Wednesday in Carlsbad, Calif.
— Yahoo Sports