Wheeling University鈥檚 men鈥檚 golf team, under Head Coach Thadd Obecny, has achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the NCAA DII Atlantic/East Regional Tournament for the first time ever. Securing the #12 seed in the tournament comes after a successful season, where they maintained a top-10 finish in all five spring events and ranked 13th before climbing to their final position. Notable individual performances include sophomore Zak Collins earning First Team All-MEC honors, highlighting the team鈥檚 overall strength and determination going into the championship.

By the Numbers
  • Wheeling finished 4th in the Mountain East Conference Championships last fall.
  • The team achieved a lowest combined score of 581 at the MEC Spring Classic.
  • Wheeling competed in five events in the spring, finishing in the top 10 each time.
State of Play
  • The NCAA DII Atlantic/East Regional Championships take place from May 6th to 9th at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
  • The team will compete for a chance to qualify for the National Championships, joining four other MEC teams.
  • Practice rounds are scheduled for May 6th, with the tournament commencing on May 7th.
What's Next

As the Wheeling Cardinals prepare for their historic tournament debut, they aim to leverage their strong season to secure a spot at the National Championships. The top three teams will advance from the regional tournament, making each round critical for their championship aspirations.

Bottom Line

The Wheeling men's golf team has not only made history by qualifying for their first-ever regional tournament, but they now have a profound opportunity to continue the momentum and aim for a National Championship. Their performance in the upcoming championships will define the legacy of this season.