FARMINGTON, Pa.—The UIndy men's and women's golf teams capped their fall schedules with a number of impressive performances at the inaugural Nemacolin Intercollegiate, held Monday and Tuesday at Nemacolin's Mystic Rock Course in Farmington, Pa.
 
Making to 400-mile trip together, the Greyhounds are coming come with both team trophies, four all-tournament honors and one individual medal.
 
"This was a special day for our entire program," shared Head Coach Brent Nicoson. "I think both teams winning on the same golf course on the same day is one of the most memorable moments I've had as a coach."
 
The event featured nine women's teams and nine men's teams, with six schools sending both of their golf squads. Three UIndy women finished in the top five in a 16-stroke team win, while freshman Maverick Conaway secured medalist honors to lead the UIndy men to an 18-stroke victory.
 
Said Nicoson: "It's an incredible way to end the fall season with the women getting their third tournament win in a row and the men getting their first, especially with one sophomore and four freshmen in the lineup this week."
 
WOMEN'S DETAILS
In a field that featured six teams ranked in latest DII coaches' polls, including four national quarterfinalists from last year, all five Greyhounds finished at T-16 or better.
 
"It was a total team effort for the women," Nicoson added, "as we had three on the all-tournament team this week."
 
Sophomore Ava Ray and senior Matilda Cederholm led the way at +5 to share third place. Both Hounds went under par in the third round. Ray capped her week by carding a five-under 31 on the final back nine, highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 16th.
 
Right behind at +6 was sophomore Alice Webb, who went 73-75-74 to take fifth and round out the all-tournament trio.
 
Freshman Jess Haines (+12) finished at T-14 and junior Anci Dy (+13) at T-16.
 
MEN'S DETAILS
The UIndy men had a tremendous week as well, especially during Tuesday's final round. Four Hounds shot par or better over the final 18 holes, combining for a six-under 282 to pull away from the field.
 
Conaway (-5) was particularly impressive Tuesday, firing a four-under 68—the lowest round of the tournament—to secure the individual crown. The freshman from Tipton, Ind., already has three rounds in the 60s in his young collegiate career.
 
"We had some great individual performances this week, highlighted by Maverick's first collegiate win," noted Nicoson. "He's worked incredibly hard this fall and I'm extremely proud of him."
 
Two more UIndy freshmen settled in the top 10. Simon Engman (+2) vaulted seven spots into sixth place with a final-round 70, while Cameron Young (+3) finished T-8 after an even-par 72 in the final round.
 
Freshman Ben Keil (+11) moved up to 21st place, while sophomore Drew Rowen (+14) finished in 28th.
 
UP NEXT
Both teams return to the course next semester. The spring schedule on UIndyAthletics.com will be updated when available.