BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – The Carleton College men's golf team is tied for the fourth spot out of nine teams following day two at the MIAC Championships. Sam Higaki is currently in third place on the leaderboard, joined in the top 10 by teammate Justin Rodriguez, who is sixth.

Bethel University shot two-over par as a team and is now +16 (302-290 = 592), holding a three-stroke lead over Concordia College in second place (+19, 303-292 = 595). Saint John's University shot three-over par on Sunday to move into third place (+28, 313-291 = 604). The Johnnies are followed closely by the Knights (308-298 = 606) and St. Olaf College (312-294 = 606), both at +30.

Sam Higaki continued his strong play for Carleton, turning in an even-par 72 on Sunday. He remains in sole possession of third place on the individual leaderboard at two-under-par (70-72=142) for the tournament. Higaki has played the par 4s at one-under-par, the best in the field, and his day two round included a total of five birdies.

Justin Rodriguez was one of five golfers to shoot under par on Sunday, turning in a round of one-under-par 71. The senior is now in sixth place on the leaderboard (+4, 77-71=148). Rodriguez has played the par 3s at even par and has a total of nine birdies over the first 36 holes.

Austin Mak improved his second round, finishing with a 76 (+4) to move into a tie for 35th place at 18-over-par 162 (86-76), highlighted by two birdies on the back nine.

Eli Slifer carded a 79 on day two to wrap up the scoring for the Knights. His round included birdies on the eighth and sixteenth holes.

Dillon Croco finished day two with a score of 82 and is currently tied for 25th place. He is 13-over-par (75-82=157) heading into the final day of the tournament.

Up Next for the Knights
Carleton will conclude play at the 2026 MIAC Championships on Monday at Edinburgh Golf Course. The Knights are scheduled to tee off at 10:18am in the final round alongside St. Olaf and Augsburg.