Stanford beats UCLA to win second NCAA women’s golf title in three years

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Kelly Xu went undefeated in match play for the second straight year and the rest of Stanford followed her lead Wednesday, beating UCLA in the title match for its second NCAA championship in three years.

Rachel Heck delivered the final point in a 3-2 victory and the celebration was on for Stanford, the No. 1 team and the top seed going into match play.

“We never take anything for granted,” Stanford coach Anne Walker said. “We’re privileged to be in this position.