The Western Illinois Golf teams are set to host the WIU Intercollegiate Tournament in Silvis, IL from April 1-3. The men's team recently finished fifth at the Keene Trace Collegiate, improving their performance significantly in the second round, highlighted by Mateo Rascon's top-10 finish. Meanwhile, the women's team exhibited steady scores throughout their last competition, with Libby Larkin ultimately securing the top spot after a strong final round. The Ohio Valley Conference has released preseason polls, ranking the Leathernecks near the bottom for both men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 divisions, while recognizing Sophia Thorne and Owen Howe on their Players to Watch list.

By the Numbers
  • The men's team finished fifth at Keene Trace Collegiate with a total score of +39.
  • Sophia Thorne was named on the OVC Players to Watch list after a strong previous season.
State of Play
  • The WIU Intercollegiate will take place at TPC Deer Run, a par 71 course playing at 7,528 yards.
  • The men's tournament features teams including Chicago State and Wisconsin-Green Bay, while the women's side includes only Western Illinois and Wisconsin-Green Bay.
What's Next

The WIU Intercollegiate will kick off on April 1, with teams looking to improve their standings heading into the Ohio Valley Conference season.

Bottom Line

The upcoming tournament presents an opportunity for the Leathernecks to build momentum for the season, especially with key players like Thorne and Howe aiming to elevate their teams' performances as they face stiff competition.