NCAA golf regionals: Can No. 24 BYU make a run for repeat title with star freshman Kihei Akina leading the way?
The BYU men's golf team, ranked No. 24, is aiming for a strong performance in the NCAA Athens Regional. Led by freshman Kihei Akina, the team seeks to honor retiring coach Bruce Brockbank by advancing to match play for the first time. The Cougars hope to secure a spot in the NCAA Finals in California later this month.
- ▪BYU is competing in the NCAA Athens Regional as the No. 4 seed.
- ▪The team is motivated to send retiring coach Bruce Brockbank out on a high note.
- ▪Only the top five teams from each regional will advance to the NCAA Finals.
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