Central Oklahoma's men's golf team has secured a spot in the NCAA Central/Midwest Regional Championships, taking place May 7-9 in Big Rapids, Michigan. The team, ranked No. 1 in the Central Region, aims to defend its titles from 2024 and 2025. A total of 80 teams will compete in a 54-hole tournament, with UCO coming off a strong season, winning six tournaments and boasting top performers with impressive scoring averages.

By the Numbers
  • Central Oklahoma has a scoring average of 285.0 over 11 events this season.
  • MIAA Men's Golfer of the Year Nick Canales leads with a scoring average of 71.2 and one individual win.
State of Play
  • UCO recently claimed the MIAA Men's Golf Championship and six tournament victories this season.
  • Four players from UCO—Bostick, Canales, Hughes, and Paciotti—each have 18 rounds of par or better.
What's Next

As UCO prepares for the regionals, they aim for their sixth regional championship and a chance to advance to the NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championships later this month in Las Vegas.

Bottom Line

Central Oklahoma is positioned as a strong contender at the regional championships, with a robust lineup and a track record of success, making them a team to watch as they seek further achievements in the NCAA tournament.