March 16, 2004

Austin, Texas - No. 16 California shot a final-round best 286 (-2) at the Morris Williams Intercollegiate today, to move up to sole possession of fifth place. The Bears started the day in seventh place, but on a day when scoring in the 290s was common at the par-72, 6,906-yard Austin Country Club, Cal moved up the leader board to its sixth Top 5 finish in eight events.

No. 19 Brigham Young won the tournament at 6-under-par, despite shooting a 292 (+4) on the final day, while Andrew Dahl of Arkansas won the individual crown at 10-under-par.

Leading the California charge was senior Peter Tomasulo. Tomasulo's streak of three straight Top 5 finishes was broken, but he carded a final round 69 (-3) to move into a tie for 12th at 2-under. His 69 was the second-best round of the day, only behind Texas' Jeff Bell, who shot 68 (-4).

Jesse Ruda and Michael Wilson both rebounded from opening-day struggles to shoot 71 (-1). Ruda finished tied for the 33rd at 5-over-par and Wilson finished tied for 57th at 7-over-par. Both Ruda and Wilson had their best finishes of the spring.

Jeff Hood was the second-highest California finisher, shooting a final round 75 (+3) to finish tied for 30th at 4-over-par.

Scott Carlyle, who led the team through two rounds, shot a 77 (+5) to fall into a tie for 33rd place at 5-over.

The Western Intercollegiate, hosted by San Jose State, is the next event on the schedule for the Bears. The tournament will take place next Monday and Tuesday, March 22-23.

Top Five Teams:
1. Brigham Young 281-285-292=858 (-6)
2. TCU 284-283-293=860 (-4)
3. Oklahoma State 286-285-290=861 (-3)
4. Tulsa 286-293-286=865 (+1)
5. California 286-295-286=867 (+3)

Top Five Individuals
1. Andrew Dahl, Arkansas 64-68-74=206 (-10)
2. Jason Hartwick, Texas 70-171-69=210 (-6)
T3. Jeff Bell, Texas 72-71-68=211 (-5)
T3. Jake Elison, Brigham Young 65-71-75=211 (-5)
T3. Anthony Kim, Oklahoma 70-67-74=211 (-5)
T3. Will Dodson, SMU 72-68-71=211 (-5)

Other California Finishers
T12. Peter Tomasulo 72-73-69=214 (-2)
T30. Jeff Hood 71-74-75=220 (+4)
T33. Scott Carlyle 71-73-77=221 (+5)
T33. Jesse Ruda 72-78-71=221 (+5)
T57. Michael Wilson 77-75-71=223 (+7)