Aggie golfers finish seventh
Led by a final round 74 from Preston Otte, the Utah State golf team finished seventh in a 17-team field Saturday in Arroyo Grande, Calif.
The finish was the Aggies’ best of the season. USU finished seventh in an eight-team competition earlier this year in Cedar City.
Otte, along with teammate Brandon Ehlers finished 25th, with a three-day total of 224. Otte shot a 75-75-74, while Ehlers shot 74-74-76.
After both teams finished with an 874, San Diego edged St. Mary’s in a playoff to win the tournament.
Cal Poly finished third with a score of 876. With a score of 880, Weber State finished third.
Led by a tournament best 210 from Greg Lopez, Cal State Bakersfield finished fifth with a team score of 885.
Aggie Brett Black shot 77-70-78 to finish 31st overall.
Jared Humpries shot a combined 228 to finish 43rd for Utah State and Cody Huot shot a 245 in the tournament to finish 88th.
The Aggies will continue their spring season April 11-12 when they head to Scottsdale, Ariz., to compete in a tournament hosted by the University of Wyoming.
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