SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Powered by a runner-up finish from junior Matt McCarty, Santa Clara men's golf grabbed its second podium finish in three spring events, overtaking No. 28 BYU to finish third with an 862 total at the Olympic Club Intercollegiate.
McCarty earned his fifth career top-5 by finishing at 3-under 210, tied with second-round leader Derek Castillo and just one shot behind medalist Sam Meek of Nevada.
Two other Broncos, senior Derek Ackerman and sophomore Jack Avrit, also placed among the top-10.
Competing as an individual, Avrit carded a final-round 2-under 69 to earn his best finish as a Bronco, sharing seventh-place at 1-under 212.