The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s golf team was picked to finish 10th in the NSIC Preseason Men’s Golf Coaches’ Poll.
Winona State University was picked to finish first with four first-place votes and 71 points, while Bemidji State University was selected second with two first-place votes and 64 points. Matthew Chandler of Winona State was named the NSIC Preseason Golfer of the Year.
The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s golf team is led by Connor Humble (Sr. Rosemount), a three-time Top 20 finisher at the NSIC Men’s Golf Championship. UMC also returns Ben Trostad (Sr., Crookston), Cade Pederson (So., West Fargo, N.D.), Keegan Poppenberg (Jr., Esko), Matt Moroz (Jr., Edmonton, Alberta), and Spencer Dahlquist (So., Maple Grove). The Golden Eagles welcome newcomers Layton Bartley (Fr., Fargo, N.D.), Devin Kucy (Fr., Camrose, Alberta), and Rory Wutzke (Fr., Camrose, Alberta).
“I feel this year’s team is as deep a team as we have had here at the University of Minnesota Crookston for a long time,” said Head Coach Brad Heppner. “We bring back a great group of upperclassmen along with three incoming freshman with a lot of golf experience. Every one of the guys has worked extremely hard on their game this summer and it will be very exciting to watch the progress of this team as we go through the 2021-22 season.”
POLL RESULTS –
1. Winona State (4) 71
2. Bemidji State (2) 64
3. Minnesota State (2) 62
4. Concordia-St. Paul (1) 60
5. Sioux Falls (1) 48
6. Upper Iowa 43
7. Augustana 40
8. Minot State 27
9. University of Mary 19
10. UMC 16
