CSU Pueblo's men's and women's golf teams excelled academically, securing four First Team selections in the RMAC's 2025-26 Academic All-RMAC award announcements. Senior Evan Smith led the men's team with a perfect 4.00 GPA in Economics/Finance and won the Threlkeld Prize for Excellence. The women's team celebrated the achievements of Freya Constable, Lisa Ekberg, and Yale Lee, who also made First Team with GPAs over 3.80. This recognition reflects the commitment of CSU Pueblo athletes to perform well both academically and athletically.

By the Numbers
  • Four First Team Academic All-RMAC selections.
  • Nine total Academic Honor Roll recipients.
  • Evan Smith achieved a 4.00 GPA; Freya Constable had a 3.82 GPA; Lisa Ekberg a 3.97 GPA; Yale Lee a 3.90 GPA.
Yes, But

The achievement highlights the programs' commitment to education, yet it brings to light the ongoing challenge of maintaining high athletic performance alongside academic excellence. Balancing these demands remains crucial for sustaining such accomplishments in the future.

State of Play
  • CSU Pueblo golf programs have achieved significant success academically and athletically.
  • The men鈥檚 team made its ninth consecutive NCAA postseason appearance, illustrating competitive prowess.
  • The women鈥檚 team won RMAC Championships and debuted at the NCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championships.
What's Next

As CSU Pueblo continues to build on this academic and athletic success, attention may shift to recruiting efforts that sustain and elevate these high standards in both arenas. Future strategies may include enhancing academic support and player well-being initiatives.

Bottom Line

CSU Pueblo golf programs exemplify the balance of academic and athletic excellence, demonstrating that commitment in both domains can lead to outstanding achievements. This sets a precedent for future student-athletes to aspire towards similar success.