It was a busy weekend for various Cal sports teams, with notable achievements across different competitions. The Bears finished second at the Pac-12 men’s golf 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.
Cal women’s water polo team had a successful run at the MPSF championships, securing the runner-up spot 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 Bears will now host the NCAA Championships at Spieker Aquatics Complex from May 10-12, with the field set to be unveiled during a selection program on Monday.
In another accomplishment for Cal sports, the beach volleyball team secured a berth in the NCAA championships for the third consecutive year. The Bears, with a program-best No. 7 seed, 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, with top-seeded USC aiming for their fourth consecutive national championship.