The University of Minnesota Crookston's golf teams celebrated a milestone as five student-athletes earned Academic All-District honors for the 2025-26 season, marking a record total of 26 honorees this year. Representing the men's golf team are Holdyn Evjen and Andrew Wilhelm, while the women's team includes Lauren Bowyer, Ainsley McLain, and Anaka Lysne. Lysne stands out as she qualifies for the Academic All-America ballot for the first time in program history, alongside impressive GPAs from her peers. Evjen holds a 3.75 GPA and a scoring average of 76.2, while Wilhelm has a GPA of 3.96. Bowyer, McLain, and Lysne also achieved noteworthy academic success with GPAs of 3.83, 3.77, and 3.87, respectively.

By the Numbers
  • Five student-athletes received Academic All-District honors.
  • 26 total Golden Eagles named to Academic All-District Teams this season, a record for the university.
  • Evjen: 3.75 GPA, 76.2 scoring average.
  • Wilhelm: 3.96 GPA.
  • Lysne: 3.87 GPA, back-to-back All-NSIC First Team selections.
State of Play
  • Academic All-America selections will be announced on July 7, 2026.
  • Eligibility requires athletes to participate in 75% of team scoring events or the conference championship.
What's Next

As the Academic All-America announcements approach, expectations rise for Anaka Lysne, who sets a precedent for future athletes at Minnesota Crookston. The success of the golf teams could inspire further academic achievements within the athletic department.

Bottom Line

This achievement underscores Minnesota Crookston鈥檚 commitment to academic excellence among its athletes, setting a high standard for future student-athletes. Recognizing both performance on the course and in the classroom highlights the holistic success of the university鈥檚 sports programs.