The weekend was marked by significant achievements for various Cal sports teams, with notable accomplishments across different competitions. The Bears finished a close 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 represented 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 impressive feat, Cal’s women’s water polo team secured the runner-up spot at the MPSF championships 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 led the team with 42 goals and 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.
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, Cal 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 thrilling 3-2 win over Long Beach State.
Six Pac-12 teams have qualified for this year’s NCAA field, with top-seeded USC aiming to make it four straight national titles.
Overall, it was an exciting weekend for Cal sports teams as they achieved remarkable results across different competitions and set their sights on future successes!
