The Western Illinois Men's Golf team will compete in the Keene Trace Collegiate in Nicholasville, Kentucky, starting March 24. They are coming off a seventh-place finish at the Jackrabbit Invitational, where they finished with a total score of +8 over three rounds. Mateo Rascon shone with a historic round of 65 (-7) and led the team with a finish of -2, while the Leathernecks demonstrated resilience closing the tournament with a tournament-best -3. This season, WIU is projected to finish 11th in the OVC preseason poll, with Owen Howe named a player to watch.

By the Numbers
  • Western Illinois finished 7th at the Jackrabbit Invitational with a total score of +8.
  • Mateo Rascon shot a historic 65 (-7) in the tournament, finishing T8 with -2 overall.
State of Play
  • WIU is set to compete with teams including Morehead State, University of Kentucky, and Xavier University.
  • The Leathernecks are returning three key players from last season: Bayden Hubacher, Nathan Tillman, and Mateo Rascon.
What's Next

The Keene Trace Collegiate will provide an opportunity for Western Illinois to improve its OVC standing and gain momentum early in the season, with several key matchups against competitive programs.

Bottom Line

WIU鈥檚 performance at the Keene Trace Collegiate is crucial for building confidence and establishing a competitive edge as they aim to exceed preseason expectations.