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UTEP Men's Golf Achieves Eighth Place at Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate

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The UTEP men's golf team, ranked #74, finished in a tie for eighth place at the 46th Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate held at Tucson Country Club. This marks their eighth consecutive top-10 finish this season and twelfth since the 2024-25 campaign, a notable achievement not seen since the 1997-98 season. The Miners started strong with a 7-under par in the first round but faced challenges in the second round, finishing with a total score of 866 (+2). UTEP will next compete at the Duck Invitational in Oregon on March 23-24, followed by the Cowboy Classic in Wyoming and the Mossy Oak Collegiate in Mississippi.

Key Details: • Next tournament: Duck Invitational in Oregon on March 23-24. • Previous performance: 8th place tie with NM State and Grand Canyon at Arizona Thunderbirds. • UTEP's score: 281-299-286—totaling 866 (+2). • Strong start: 7-under par in the first round. • Historical note: Eighth top-10 finish this season, most since 1997-98.

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