The UNI men's golf team concluded its 2026 season, finishing ninth at the MVC Championship with a score of 902 (+50). Illinois State won the championship with a score of 838 (-13). Senior Nile Petersen led UNI, tying for 21st place with a score of 220 (+7), while junior Tanner Dinnebier followed closely in a tie for 26th with a score of 221 (+8). The competition featured notable performances, including Bautista from Illinois State, who claimed the individual title with a score of 203 (-10).

By the Numbers
  • UNI finished 9th with a total score of 902 (+50).
  • Nile Petersen shot 220 (+7) to place T21st, with ten birdies.
  • Tanner Dinnebier shot 221 (+8), including a best round of 68 (-3).
State of Play
  • The MVC Championship was held at Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo, Illinois.
  • This season marks the end for UNI men's golf as they look to regroup for the next year.
What's Next

The team will focus on rebuilding and preparing for the 2025-26 season, looking to improve upon their MVC Championship performance.

Bottom Line

Despite a challenging season, UNI men's golf highlighted individual strong performances and will aim to leverage this momentum in future competitions.