2015-16 Wilmington University Golf News
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Andreas Lunding Named GCAA Division II PING Honorable Mention All-American for Wilmington Golf
June 21, 2016For the second time in program history, the Wilmington University golf team has landed a Division II PING All-American, as senior Andreas Lunding earned Honorable Mention All-American as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). -
Wilmington Athletics Sports 11 Student-Athletes to CACC Spring 2016 All-Academic Team
June 01, 2016Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Commissioner Dan Mara announced that a record 192 student-athletes from seven spring championship sports wee named to the Spring 2016 CACC All-Academic Team, with 11 student-athletes coming from Wilmington University.
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Three Wilmington Golfers Named to GCAA Division II PING All-East Region Team
May 24, 2016A trio of Wilmington University golfers were mentioned as the Golf Coaches Association of America announced the Division II PING All-East Region Team, naming Andreas Lunding, Joey Russo, and Ryan Rucinski to the team.
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National Tournament Run Comes to a Close for Wilmington Golf, 3-0-2, to No. 2 Saint Leo in Quarterfinals
May 20, 2016The record breaking season for the Wilmington University golf team has come to an end on Friday, as top seeded and No. 2 Saint Leo took down the Wildcats, 3-0-2, in match play at the NCAA Division II National Tournament Quarterfinal round, held at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club.
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Wilmington Golf Advances to Match Play Event with Eighth Place Finish in the NCAA Division II National Tournament
May 19, 2016It came down to a pair of final strokes on different holes and the ball rolled in favor of the Wilmington University golf team, as they slide into the NCAA Division II Match Play Championship after finishing eighth overall after three rounds at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club on Thursday.
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Wilmington Golf Goes Even Lower with a 286 in Round Two at NCAA National Tournament, Sit in Seventh Place Overall
May 18, 2016Moving day produced another low number for the Wilmington University golf team, as the Wildcats sit in seventh placed overall after two rounds at the NCAA Division II National Tournament with a 286 (-2) on Wednesday at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club.
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Wilmington Golf’s Andreas Lunding Named CoSIDA Division II Academic All-District I Men’s At-Large
May 17, 2016Wilmington golf senior Andreas Lunding has been voted to the 2015-16 CoSIDA Division II Academic All-District I Men’s At-Large Team in recognition of the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.
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Freddy Braun Fires a 67; Andreas Lunding a 70 to Lead Wilmington Golf to Fifth Place after Day One at NCAA Division II National Tournament
May 17, 2016Looking to make a splash on the first day of the NCAA Division II National Tournament, the Wilmington University men’s golf did exactly that by carding a 289 and finishing in a tie for fifth place overall at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club.
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TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Wilmington Golf to Play in Fifth NCAA Division II National Tournament in Six Years
May 11, 2016The Wilmington University golf team is making its fifth NCAA Division II National Tournament appearance in the past six years, placing fourth overall at the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional Tournament last week.
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Golf National Tournament Preview
May 11, 2016As the Wilmington University Golf team prepares for the 2016 NCAA National Tournament, lets take a look back at a few of the nice shots from the third round of the Atlantic/East Super Regional. They placed fourth overall to move onto their fifth NCAA National Tournament in six years. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
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Wilmington Golf Battles Way into NCAA Division II National Tournament With Fourth Place Finish at Super Regionals
May 04, 2016The tension increased as the third round of the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional continued to move along, but the Wilmington University golf team earned a bid to the NCAA Division II National Tournament by finishing fourth overall, shooting a 306 to finish with a 905 at the Timber Banks Golf Club.
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Golf at NCAA Super Regionals - Round 2
May 04, 2016The Wildcats shot a 289 in the second round of the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional Tournament to vault their way up to third place after two rounds. The Wildcats were led by Ryan Rucinski and Joey Russo's 71 (-1)'s on Tuesday. Russo leads the Wildcats by sitting in fourth place with a 73-71, 144 (E) with one round to play. Senior Andreas Lunding is in a tie for 12th with a 75-74, 149 (+5) through the first two rounds. Interviews with head coach Harry Jennings, Russo, and Rucinski. Copyright 2016; Wilmington University. All rights reserved.
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Wilmington Golf Moves Up to Third Place with 289 in Second Round of the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional
May 03, 2016A 21-stroke improvement from the Wilmington University golf team’s first and second round scores has the Wildcats in contention at the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional Tournament, shooting a 289 on Tuesday to sit in third place overall.
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Joey Russo’s 73 Leads Wilmington Golf to a 310 in First Round of NCAA Division II Super Regionals
May 02, 2016The Wilmington University golf team was one of 12 teams to completely finish its first round at the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional on Monday, shooting a 310 (+22) at the Timber Banks Country Club.
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NCAA Announces Field of 80 Teams for 2016 NCAA Division II Super Regional Tournaments; Wilmington Golf Top Seed in East
April 25, 2016After capturing the 2016 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Championship last week, the Wilmington University golf team has been named the top seed in the East Region heading into the NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional Tournament.
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Six Peat: Wilmington Golf Shoots 297 to Capture Unprecedented Sixth Consecutive CACC Championship
April 20, 2016The Wilmington University golf team capped its sixth consecutive Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament Championship on Wednesday at Back Creek Golf Course, shooting a 297 with all five golfers finishing in the top five for the tournament.
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Sam Clark in Second as Wilmington Golf Leads the 2016 CACC Championship by Nine Strokes After 18-Holes
April 19, 2016The quest for a sixth straight Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament is on track after the Wilmington University golf team as it shot a 302 and lead by nine stroke after the first round of the CACC Championship on Tuesday at Back Creek Golf Course.
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TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Wilmington Golf Vying for Sixth Straight CACC Championship on Home Course
April 18, 2016The Wilmington University golf team is vying for an unprecedented sixth consecutive Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Championship this week, playing on its home course at Back Creek in Middletown, Delaware.
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Wilmington Golf Captures STAC Spring Invitational Led by Andreas Lunding’s Medalist Honors
April 17, 2016In their final tune-up prior to the postseason, the Wilmington University golf team controlled the leaderboard at the St. Thomas Aquinas Spring Invitational from start to finish on Sunday, shooting a 296-288 to finish 15 strokes ahead of the competition at the Man O’War Golf Club.
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Rucinski Earns CACC Player and Rookie of the Year Awards in Leading Seven Wilmington Golfers to All-CACC
April 16, 2016For the third year in a row the Wilmington University golf team has been rewarded the highest individual honor during the regular season, as freshman Ryan Rucinski was named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Player and Rookie of the Year, leading a team of seven players that earned All-CACC.
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Wilmington Golf Ranked Second in Latest NCAA Division II East Regional Poll
April 11, 2016Heading into the final week of the regular season the Wilmington University golf team finds itself in good position in the East Region, bring ranked second in the latest NCAA Division II Men’s Golf East Regional Poll, as announced on Friday.
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Third Straight Sub-300 Round Gives Wilmington Golf a 10th Place Finish at Buccaneer Invitational
April 05, 2016The Wilmington University golf team closed out the Buccaneer Invitational with another sub-300 score, but fell to a tie for 10th overall with a 296 on Tuesday, closing out the tournament hosted by Barry University at the Normandy Shores Golf Club with an 867 (+15).
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Wildcats Go Low, Sit in Seventh After Two Rounds at Buccaneer Invitational
April 04, 2016The Wilmington University golf team improved its score by five strokes in the second round, shooting a team best 283 on Monday at the Buccaneer Invitational at the Normandy Shores Golf Club, the home course of Barry University.
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Freshman Golfer Ryan Rucinski Lands CACC Player and Rookie of the Week Honors for His Playoff Victory
March 31, 2016After winning his first outright intercollegiate tournament, Wilmington University freshman Ryan Rucinski has been named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Player and Rookie of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday.
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Ryan Rucinski Wins Individual Title on Second Playoff Hole as Wilmington Golf Captures Coach Carpenter Classic
March 29, 2016The Wilmington University golf team held off a hard charging St. Thomas Aquinas team in the third round of the Coach Carpenter Classic on Tuesday afternoon, shooting a 315 to win the tournament by six strokes as the Crofton Country Club.
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Four Wildcats Top The Leaderboard as Wilmington Golf Leads Coaches Invitational Classic After Day One
March 28, 2016A cold and blustery day on the course could not hold back the Wilmington University golf team as they charged out to a 26 stroke lead after two rounds at the Coach Carpenter Invitational, shooting a 295-306 on Monday afternoon at the Crofton Country Club.
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Freddy Braun Shoots 73 to Lead Wilmington Golf To Second Place Finish at Bear Trap Dunes Invitational in 2016 Opener
March 19, 2016The Wilmington University golf team improved its first round scored by shooting a 298 on Saturday, finishing second overall at the Bear Trap Dunes Invitational with a 598 total score at Bear Trap Dunes.
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Wildcats to Host the CACC Championship, Compete in Five Regular Season Tournaments as 2016 Golf Schedule is Announced
January 21, 2016The Wilmington University golf team will hit the links in five separate tournaments prior to hosting the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament to begin the 2016 postseason as head coach Harry Jennings has announced his spring schedule.
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Wilmington Golfers Wrap Up 2015 Fall Schedule with Second Place Finish at Dennis Rose Invitational
October 31, 2015The Wilmington University golf team wrapped up it 2015 fall season with its best round of the campaign, moving up a spot into second place at the Dennis Rose Invitational hosted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo on the Waikoloa Kings’ Course on Saturday.
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Individuals Shine While Wilmington Golf Sits in Third After Two Rounds at Dennis Rose Invitational
October 30, 2015A strong second round propelled the Wildcats into a tie for third place after the first day of the Dennis Rose Invitational hosted by Hawaii at Hilo on the Waikoloa Kings’ Course on Friday.
