UTEP secured the No. 1 seed in the CUSA Men's Golf Championship, finishing at -31 to outpace rival NM State (-29) by two strokes. The Miners will face No. 4 Middle Tennessee in the semifinals after shooting 5-under par in the final round. This marks UTEP's first No. 1 seed since their championship win in 2017 and their third consecutive appearance in match play. Notably, UTEP's strong performance included the best par 4 scoring average and a tournament-high 61 birdies. Dylan Teeter, Alexandre Godin, and Patrick Foley were recognized with All-CUSA Tournament honors for their performances.

By the Numbers
  • UTEP finished at -31 with a total score of 833 over three rounds.
  • Three Miners placed in the top five: Teeter and Godin tied for second, while Foley tied for fifth.
State of Play
  • UTEP will compete against Middle Tennessee in the semifinals on April 30 at 8 a.m. CT.
  • The final championship match is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT, with coverage on ESPN+.
What's Next

The Miners aim to secure a spot in the finals after increasingly strong performances in the stroke play rounds. Their previous match play experience and well-rounded team could give them an edge in the semifinals. Strong contributions from their top players will be crucial for advancing to the championship.

Bottom Line

With their No. 1 seed and a solid track record, UTEP enters match play as a formidable contender. Building on their exceptional stroke play results could very well lead them to their first title since 2017.