The Wheeling University Men's Golf team made history by securing three All-Mountain East Conference (MEC) honors, including their first First Team member since 2022. Sophomore Zak Collins was named to the First Team, graduate student Sean Dobson received Second Team honors, and Troy Loughry earned Honorable Mention. Collins led with a 10th place finish at the MEC Spring Classic, showcasing his standout performance throughout the season, while Dobson closely trailed him, finishing just shy of the First Team. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the program with three All-MEC honorees in a single season.

By the Numbers
  • Zak Collins finished 10th at the MEC Spring Classic with a score of 144 (+2).
  • Sean Dobson averaged a score of 74.4 across 22 rounds, ranking 14th in the Atlantic Region.
  • Troy Loughry averaged 76.3 across 19 rounds, ranking 53rd in the Atlantic Region.
State of Play
  • The Wheeling Men's Golf team has reached a total of 50 student-athletes awarded All-Conference honors this season.
  • The team will compete again at the IUP Invitational on April 14th.
What's Next

The team will continue to build on this momentum as they prepare for the upcoming events and aim to improve individual rankings leading into the regional championships.

Bottom Line

This season's record-setting performance by Wheeling's Men's Golf team highlights their growth and potential, setting a high standard for future achievements and fostering optimism for continued success in the MEC.