WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - The Bruins recorded their best team finish of the season at the Southwestern Invitational, placing third at the North Ranch Country Club. UCLA shot a 3-over 291 on Tuesday, finishing at 1-over 865 for the tournament.
Freshman Sean Maruyama was the top Bruin, tying for fourth (-3, 213). He shot a 3-over 75 on Tuesday on two birdies on the sixth and 17th and five bogeys. Sophomore Devon Bling tied for 10th (E, 216), posting a 1-over 73 in his final round. He made three birdies (No. 4, 9 and 12), two bogeys and a double. Senior Cole Madey and sophomore Eddy Lai both tied for 15th (+2, 218). Madey was the lone Bruin under par on Tuesday, shooting a 1-under 71 on four birdies (No. 6, 7, 12 and 15) and three bogeys. Lai shot an even-par 72, making four birdies on No. 8, 9, 12 and 15 and four bogeys. Junior Hidetoshi Yoshihara tied for 38th (+9, 225), scoring a 4-over 76 on three birdies (No. 6, 8 and 15), three bogeys and two doubles.
Next up for the Bruins is the Southern Highlands Collegiate (March 3-5) at the Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas.
Senior Cole Madey was the lone Bruin under par on Tuesday.
The Bruins recorded their best team finish of the season so far.