COTO DE CAZA, Calif. - The UC Irvine men's golf team placed sixth at the Orange County Collegiate Classic Tuesday at Coto de Caza South Course.
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The Anteaters, who were co-hosting the fourth annual tournament along with Cal State Fullerton, combined for a 5-count-4 total of 903 (301-296-306).
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The Titans were the only team below par to run away with the title. They carded a 14-under 850 (281-285-284) to finish 20 strokes ahead of runner-up Cal Poly (870).
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UC San Diego's Davis McDowell was the individual medalist at 8-under 208 (66-73-69).
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Freshman
Rei Harashima led the 'Eaters in a tie for 22nd. He registered a 54-hole score of 226 (74-78-74).
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Redshirt freshman
Jin Nakao was one stroke behind Harashima with a 227 (77-75-75) to finish 26th overall.
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Junior
Darien Zhao (74-71-84) and sophomore
Johnny Bai (78-77-74) tied for 32nd at 229. Bai was competing as an individual.
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Freshman
Andy Zou, who carded UCI's best round of the day with a 73, tied for 36th (230).
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UC Irvine will be back in action next week when it travels to Jurupa Valley, California, for The Joust at Goose Creek, Feb. 20-21.