BYU struggles Friday at NCAA championships, slides down team leaderboard
BYU's golf team faced challenges during the NCAA championships, sliding down the leaderboard after a disappointing performance. Freshman Kihei Akina was a standout, shooting a 3-under 69, while the rest of the team struggled. The Cougars will need to improve in their upcoming rounds to secure a spot in the top 15 teams for the cut.
- ▪BYU posted an 8-over 296 in the first round of the stroke-play qualifying portion of the tournament.
- ▪Kihei Akina shot a 3-under 69, contributing significantly to the team's score.
- ▪The Cougars need to finish in the top 15 to advance to the next round of the championships.
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