The San Diego Toreros men's golf team advanced to the fourth round of the 2026 NCAA Championship after shooting 1-over 289 and tying for 12th place at 2-over 866. This marks just the third time in program history the team has made the cut, and the first since 2010. Ian Maspat led the charge with a round of 2-under 70, placing him in a tie for seventh and making him the first Torero in the top 10 at this stage of the tournament since 2010. Both Cooper Humphreys and Reed Arnaldo contributed even-par rounds to secure the team's advancement. The Toreros are now preparing for a challenging final round, aiming for a spot in match play for the first time in program history.

By the Numbers
  • San Diego finished the third round tied for 12th at 2-over 866.
  • Ian Maspat's 2-under 70 brought him to 6-under for the tournament, placing him tied for seventh.
State of Play
  • The top eight teams and individual champion will advance to match play.
  • San Diego needs to surpass teams like Tennessee, Stanford, and LSU to secure a spot.
  • Currently, Oklahoma is at even par in ninth place, while Duke is in eighth at 1-under.
What's Next

The Toreros will tee off in round four at Omni La Costa Resort, aiming to move into the top eight and qualify for match play. They will start their round against players from Tennessee and Stanford, with their performances critical for advancement.

Bottom Line

For the Toreros, the focus is on surpassing competitors in the final round and achieving match play for the first time in their history, which would represent a significant milestone for the program.