SIUE golf concluded its 2025-26 season with a seventh-place finish at the OVC Championship, held at Purdue's Ackerman-Allen Course. The Cougars ended their performance with a total score of 895, falling 10 strokes short of Bryant, who secured the final spot for match play. Preston Bily led SIUE with a tied 13th place finish and a total score of 220 (+7). Several key players finished their collegiate careers, including Brady Kaufmann, who recorded a scoring average of 71.82, the fourth-lowest in school history. The season culminates with Little Rock's Mark Stockdale earning medalist honors with a score of 200 (-13).

By the Numbers
  • SIUE finished with a total score of 895, 10 strokes behind Bryant.
  • Preston Bily posted a score of 220 (+7), tying for 13th place.
  • Brady Kaufmann's season average of 71.82 ranks as the fourth-lowest in SIUE history.
  • The Cougars achieved a scoring average of 289.21, the second lowest in school history.
Yes, But

The Cougars' performance highlights the challenges they faced this season, as they struggled to secure match play, indicating areas for improvement moving forward.

State of Play
  • Little Rock, UT Martin, Tennessee Tech, and Bryant are set to compete in match play for the OVC title.
  • Multiple SIUE players have concluded their eligibility, possibly impacting future team composition.
What's Next

The Cougars will focus on recruiting and development in the offseason to enhance their competitiveness for the next season.

Bottom Line

SIUE golfers showed significant potential this season, particularly with impressive individual scoring averages, but must capitalize on this momentum to improve team results in the future.