Feb. 14, 2006

The UCLA men's Golf Blue Team won its second tournament of the season, capturing the Pala Mesa Invitational at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook.

The Bruins posted a team score of 293 (+5) on Tuesday to finish with a 54-hole total of 855 (-9). Oklahoma Christian placed second at 868 (+4), followed by third place Cal State San Marcos at 871 (+7). Northeastern State finished fourth at 882 (+18), followed by the junior varsity teams from San Diego State and Arizona at 885 (+21).

Individually, the Bruins captured the top three spots and another player tied for sixth. Sophomore Craig Leslie won his first collegiate title, firing a final round one-under par 71 to finish with a three-round total of 210 (-6). Three strokes back was junior Peter Campbell at three-under par 213, followed by freshman Lucas Lee in third place at 215 (-1). Sophomore Brandon Christianson tied for sixth place at 217 (+1) after posting a final round score of 75. Sophomore Matt Marshall finished at 234 (+18).

Final Team Scoring
Pala Mesa Invitational (Pala Mesa Resort Par 72)
1. UCLA Blue Team 	285-277-293--855
2. Oklahoma Christian 	296-286-286--868
3. CSU-San Marcos 	294-283-294--871
4. Northeastern State 	293-292-297--882
5. San Diego State JV 	295-289-301--885
    Arizona JV 	        293-288-304--885
7. Western Illinois 	301-298-293--892
8. Drake 	        292-301-306--899
9. Loyola College 	304-293-305--902
10. Army 	        304-298-303--905
11. Irvine Valley Coll 	304-315-296--915
12. Bradley 	        308-316-310--934
13. Binghamton 	        322-314-306--942
14. Creighton 	        326-328-332--986
UCLA Finishers
1. Craig Leslie (UCLA) 	68-71-71--210
2. Peter Campbell (UCLA)72-70-71--213
3. Lucas Lee (UCLA) 	72-67-76--215
T-6 Brandon Christianson (UCLA) 	73-69-75--217
Matt Marshall	        78-76-80--234