Stanford and UCLA advance after dramatic NCAA playoff finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
In the NCAA Championship on June 2, Stanford and UCLA secured the final two match-play spots following a sudden-death playoff involving four teams. Both teams entered the playoff after finishing at 2 under par alongside North Carolina and Tennessee. The intense playoff was marked by notable individual performances, including North Carolina's Carson Bertagnole securing a crucial birdie to keep his team alive until the playoff round. Ultimately, UCLA achieved a total of 1 over par while Stanford shot even par, leading to the elimination of North Carolina and Tennessee. This playoff showcased the lowest match-play cut in the event's history at 2 under, highlighting the competitive of college golf.
- •Stanford and UCLA join the NCAA match-play after playoff chaos
- •North Carolina and Tennessee eliminated in sudden-death
- •Lowest match-play cut ever recorded at 2 under par
- •The playoff format included aggregate scoring among teams
- •Carson Bertagnole made key birdie to keep North Carolina's hopes alive
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — Stanford, UCLA join NCAA match-play party after chaotic, sudden-death finish
"The Cardinal and Bruins defeated North Carolina and Tennessee in the craziest playoff in the match-play era’s 17 years – four teams for two spots.
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