Aaron Wise won the men’s NCAA individual title on Monday. Tuesday morning in Eugene, Ore., he propelled his team into the semifinals of match play.
Wise, a sophomore, defeated LSU’s Eric Ricard, 3 and 2, to move the host Oregon Ducks past the defending national champions.
Oregon defeated LSU, 3 1/2-1 1/2, with one match tied when the overall outcome was determined.
Oregon will face Illinois in the afternoon semifinals at Eugene Country Club. The Fighting Illini defeated South Carolina, 4-1.
The other Final Four matchup will feature Texas against Southern California. Texas routed Big 12 rival Oklahoma, 4-1.