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Wang Finishes Third, Men’s Golf Takes Ninth at Bridgestone Collegiate

Tournament: Bridgestone Collegiate Invitational
Location: Napa, Calif. (Silverado CC & Resort - North)
Course Info: Par 72 — 6,859 Yards
UC Davis Finish: 9th of 14 (-4, 860)
Top Aggie: Lequan Wang (3rd, 201)


THE SHORT STORY: UC Davis rounded out the third and final round at the Bridgestone Collegiate Invitational at Silverado Resort on Tuesday with a ninth-place finish. Lequan Wang powered the Aggies on the final day, firing a team-best 6-under 66 to conclude the tournament as the top Aggie finisher, taking home third place individually at 15-under par.


FIRST TEE

  • Lequan Wang wrapped up his tournament as the leading Aggie, carding a stellar final-round 66 (-6) to finish in solo third place at 15-under par (201). Wang was an absolute force on Tuesday, rolling in seven birdies during his final 18 holes, including back-to-back birdies on three separate occasions. Wang was notably precise on Par 4s and Par 5s all week, tying for the second-best Par 4 and Par 5 scoring average amongs all tournament participants. Wang's 19 birdies were also the second most in the tournament.
  • Zhenxian Zhang, competing as an individual, provided another bright spot for UC Davis, posting a 74 (+2) on Tuesday to conclude his tournament at 2-under par (214), earning a top-30 finish by placing 27th overall.
  • Ivan Sablan closed out his week with a 75 (+3) in the final round, bringing his 54-hole total to 221 (+5) to secure a tie for 52nd. Sablan's week was highlighted by a strong start on Monday, where he posted an opening-round 70 (-2).
  • Curtis Da Silva posted a final-round 75 (+3) to finish the tournament in a tie for 58th place at 6-over par (222). Da Silva's best golf came during Monday's afternoon session, where he grinded out an even-par 72 in the second round.
  • Shaun Nair bounced back from a tough second round to post a steady 73 (+1) on Tuesday, finishing in a tie for 67th place at 8-over par (224). Nair's best performance also came on day one, carding a 71 (-1) in the tournament's opening round. 
  • Ryan Firpo provided a massive highlight for the Aggies in the final round, firing a 3-under 69 to jump into a tie for 70th overall at 9-over par (225). Firpo recorded four birdies Tuesday to finish the tournament strong.
  • Treed Huang, competing as an individual, carded his third consecutive 76 (+4) on Tuesday to round out the UC Davis contingent, placing 72nd overall (228).


UC DAVIS SCORES (FINAL)
9 – UC Davis – 284-293-283 = 860 (-4)
3 – Lequan Wang – 68-67-66 = 201 (-15)
27 – Zhenxian Zhang (Ind.) – 67-73-74 = 214 (-2)
T52 – Ivan Sablan – 70-76-75 = 221 (+5)
T58 – Curtis Da Silva – 75-72-75 = 222 (+6)
T67 – Shaunak Nair – 71-80-73 = 224 (+8)
T70 – Ryan Firpo – 78-78-69 = 225 (+9)
72 – Treed Huang (Ind.) – 76-76-76 = 228 (+12)


UP NEXT
UC Davis will return to action soon as they continue their spring slate this Thursday at The Goodwin hosted by Stanford.

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Players Mentioned

Curtis Da Silva

Curtis Da Silva

Junior
Treed Huang

Treed Huang

Junior
Shaun Nair

Shaun Nair

Sophomore
Lequan Wang

Lequan Wang

Sophomore
Ryan Firpo

Ryan Firpo

Junior
Ivan Sablan

Ivan Sablan

Graduate Student
Zhenxian Zhang

Zhenxian Zhang

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Curtis Da Silva

Curtis Da Silva

Junior
Treed Huang

Treed Huang

Junior
Shaun Nair

Shaun Nair

Sophomore
Lequan Wang

Lequan Wang

Sophomore
Ryan Firpo

Ryan Firpo

Junior
Ivan Sablan

Ivan Sablan

Graduate Student
Zhenxian Zhang

Zhenxian Zhang

Freshman