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FAIRFAX, Calif. – The University of Hawai'i men's golf team posted its best round of the two-day Alister MacKenzie Invitational with a 290 Tuesday at the Meadow Club.The Rainbow Warriors completed the tournament with an 884 total and 16place finish despite playing two true freshman who were competing in their first-ever collegiate tournament. Host California easily captured the title at 811, 17 strokes ahead of runner-up Santa Clara (828).UH freshmanwas the team's top finisher at 7-over 220 and a tie for 67following a final round 74. After a shaky start, the Wailuku, Maui native went 2-under over his final 11 holes. Fellow frosh and Baldwin High School teammateposted 76 on Tuesday for a 231 total and 78place.Juniorcarded the team's low round of the day at even par 71 to tie for 72at 222 along with junior, who shot 2-over 73. Kittirattanapaiboon had a rather consistent round with two birdies and two bogeys on the day.Juniorwas one stroke back at 223 and a tie for 77with a final round 72 that included five birdies.Cal's K.K. Limbhasut captured medalist honors, completing the tournament at 15-under 198. San Jose State's Kevin Velo and Cal's Sebastian Crampton tied for runner-up at 14-under.UH will next host back-to-back tournaments on the neighbor islands. First up is the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational Oct. 29-31 on Kaua'i followed by the Ka'anapali Classic Collegiate Invitational Nov. 3-5 on Maui.