BYU's Kihei Akina eagles during NCAA Championships as team awaits cut decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
BYU freshman Kihei Akina recorded his second eagle during the 2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championships in California on Saturday. Following a round of two over par, BYU is now waiting to see if they will make the cut for the final rounds. Akina's performance places him in the top 10, contributing positively to the team's efforts in the tournament. The overall standings will determine if BYU advances further in the championships.
- •Kihei Akina made his second eagle in the tournament
- •BYU shot a +2 in Saturday's round
- •Team waits to see if they make the cut
- •Akina is in the top 10 individually
- •Tournament taking place in California
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — NCAA golf: How did BYU freshman Kihei Akina fare in his quest for the individual title at nationals?
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — NCAA golf: BYU plays waiting game to see if it makes cut after Saturday’s +2 round in finals
"BYU freshman Kihei Akina made his second eagle of the 2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championships on Saturday and is in the top 10 in California.
"BYU's Kihei Akina finishes 2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championships in a tie for 8th place after shooting a 2-under 70 on Monday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:41 AMNCAA golf: How did BYU freshman Kihei Akina fare in his quest for the individual title at nationals?
BYU's Kihei Akina finishes 2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championships in a tie for 8th place after shooting a 2-under 70 on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 2:15 AMNCAA golf: BYU plays waiting game to see if it makes cut after Saturday’s +2 round in finals
BYU freshman Kihei Akina made his second eagle of the 2026 NCAA Men's Golf Championships on Saturday and is in the top 10 in California.
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