This weekend, the Binghamton men's golf team is set to compete in the NEC Men's Golf Championship at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD, marking their third appearance at this event in program history. The tournament spans three days with 54 holes of play, featuring teams such as Chicago State, Fairleigh Dickinson, and Howard. Binghamton seeks its first conference title since 2005, competing as an associate member in the NEC since 2023. The success of the tournament could lead to NCAA tournament bids for the winning team and individual low medalist.

By the Numbers
  • Binghamton last won a conference championship in 2005 as a member of the America East Conference.
  • This season, the Bearcats have recorded four top-three finishes out of 11 tournaments.
State of Play
  • The Bearcats finished fifth in their first NEC tournament appearance and sixth in their second last season.
  • Binghamton's top players from the last tournament included Brandon Conner (tied for 15th) and Harrison Blech (tied for 18th).
What's Next

The Bearcats will aim to secure a top performance at the NEC Championship, with hopes of earning an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Player performance will be critical as they look to improve from previous years' finishes.

Bottom Line

As Binghamton aims for its first title in nearly two decades, strategic play and standout individual performances will be key. Success this weekend not only offers a chance at championship glory but potentially opens doors to the NCAA tournament.