NSIC Championship Team
Breanna Breidenbach

Men's Golf Dan Doherty, Athletics Communications

UMary men’s golf finishes strong at NSIC Championship, places 6th

DAY 1 RECAP

DAY 2 RECAP

SMITHVILLE, MO – An eight-stroke improvement on the final day of the NSIC Championship helped University of Mary men's golf move up two spots in the standings, finishing 6th in the conference for the second year in a row.

Quinn Breidenbach was the top individual finisher for the Marauders. He ended his time in Missouri with an even par 72 in the final round with three birdies. His final score was 221 (+5) as he placed 11th overall.

Aiden Knodel had a heroic performance as a substitute on the final day. The junior stepped in with an even par 72 highlighted by a pair of birdies.

Lucas Schoepp moved up one spot in the standings to 25th, finishing with a 229 (+13). He birdied on his final hole to help the Marauders secure a 6th-place finish.

Dawson Melbo did the same thing. A birdie on the final hole secured a 30th-place finish for him. The junior finished with a 232 (+16) to round out the team scoring.

Payton Hiller capped off his freshman year in 36th with a 236 (+20).

Full results from the NSIC Championship can be found here with the final team standings below:

Winona State University – 867 (+3)
Concordia University, St. Paul – 887 (+23)
University of Sioux Falls – 887 (+23)
Bemidji State University – 890 (+26)
Augustana University – 896 (+32)
University of Mary – 912 (+48)
University of Minnesota Crookston – 912 (+48)
Minnesota State University – 921 (+57)
Minot State University – 930 (+66)
University of Jamestown – 946 (+82)

After leading the Marauders to the best conference finish during his tenure for the second year in a row, Laif Olson will be stepping down as the men's golf head coach. He plans on continuing to support the program in retirement.

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Players Mentioned

Quinn  Breidenbach

Quinn Breidenbach

Sophomore
Aiden Knodel

Aiden Knodel

Junior
Dawson Melbo

Dawson Melbo

Junior
Lucas  Schoepp

Lucas Schoepp

Sophomore
Payton Hiller

Payton Hiller

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Quinn  Breidenbach

Quinn Breidenbach

Sophomore
Aiden Knodel

Aiden Knodel

Junior
Dawson Melbo

Dawson Melbo

Junior
Lucas  Schoepp

Lucas Schoepp

Sophomore
Payton Hiller

Payton Hiller

Freshman