Arizona Climbs to Second After Season-Best Round in Texas

Tuesday, October 20

Granbury, Texas

9:35 AM MST

University of Arizona

Abilene Christian Intercollegiate

Photo by: Carson Bullard / for Arizona Athletics

Arizona Climbs to Second After Season-Best Round in Texas

10/20/2026 | Men's Golf

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GRANBURY, Texas — Arizona Men's Golf climbed two spots into second place after shooting a season-best 10-under-par 278 in the second round of the Abilene Christian Invitational on Tuesday. The Wildcats sit at 8-under par (568) through two rounds, seven strokes behind tournament leader No. 28 Texas A&M heading into Wednesday's final round.

William Wistrand led the Wildcats with a 5-under-par 67, moving up 11 spots into a tie for fourth individually at 4-under. Wistrand recorded seven birdies during his round, including four on the back nine.

Jorge Sampedro followed with a 4-under 68, climbing eight spots into a tie for fourth at 4-under overall. Taishi Moto carded a 2-under 70, moving up 12 spots into a tie for 10th at even par.

Matej Baca shot a 1-over 73 to move up three spots into a tie for 24th at 4-over, while Tianyi Xiong rounded out Arizona's lineup with a 2-over 74, sitting tied for 16th at 1-over.

Arizona's 10-under 278 marked its lowest team round of the season, helping the Wildcats move from a tie for fourth into sole possession of second place. Texas A&M leads the field at 15-under, followed by Arizona at 8-under and Houston in third at 2-under.

The Wildcats will look to close the gap in Wednesday's final round, Oct. 21, beginning at 8:45 a.m. MST from hole No. 1. Arizona will be paired with Texas A&M and Houston, with the final Wildcat teeing off at 9:25 a.m. MST.