The weekend was a busy one for various Cal sports teams, with notable achievements in different competitions. The men’s golf team finished second at the Pac-12 championships held at Desert Forest Golf Club in Carefree, Arizona. Ethan Fang tied for third place, Sampson Zheng finished sixth, and Eric Lee placed 13th in the individual competition. This performance marked the best finish for Cal since 2016, with the team trailing eventual champion Arizona State by just three strokes in the final round.
In another accomplishment for Cal sports, the women’s water polo team secured a berth in the MPSF championships, finishing as runner-ups after making it to the championship game for the first time since 2011. Despite a 13-10 loss to undefeated No. 1 UCLA, players like Rozanne Voorvelt and Mary Dempsey showcased impressive performances. Dempsey, with 42 goals leading the team, scored her 100th career goal during the tournament.
The beach volleyball team also had a successful run, securing a berth in the NCAA championships for the third consecutive year with a program-best No. 7 seed. They will face off against No. 10 Long Beach State in the first round of the tournament at Gulf Shores, Alabama. This matchup is a rematch of last season’s first-round encounter where Cal emerged victorious with a 3-2 win.
Six Pac-12 teams have qualified for the NCAA field, including top-seeded USC who are aiming for their fourth consecutive national championship title.
