Five Musketeers from Xavier University have been recognized as 2025-26 NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. Carson Bellish, Kellen Dean, Ray Filter, Kyle Smith, and A.J. Wilhelm all received this honor, further highlighting their academic and athletic excellence. Additionally, Bellish, Dean, and Wilhelm made the CSC Academic All-District庐 Men's At-Large Team on June 16. Xavier also proudly earned the BIG EAST Team Academic Excellence Award, boasting the highest team GPA in men's golf within the conference at 3.768. The Musketeers secured the 2026 BIG EAST Championship, marking their ninth title since 2005.

By the Numbers
  • Xavier's men's golf team posted a GPA of 3.768, the highest in the BIG EAST Conference.
  • A total of 649 NCAA Division I athletes from 210 schools received Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar honors.
  • Xavier is one of only three schools to achieve both a BIG EAST Championship and a team academic excellence award this season.
State of Play
  • Xavier's success marks a significant achievement, showcasing the integration of athletic performance and academic excellence.
  • The 2025-26 award further cements the reputation of the golf program as a leader in both sports and academics.
What's Next

The Musketeers will aim to build on this success, enhancing their competitive edge while maintaining high academic standards in the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

Xavier's recognition reinforces the importance of balancing sports and academics, setting a benchmark for future athletes to follow. Their achievements underline the correlation between hard work in the classroom and on the golf course.