The Central Methodist mens’ golf team dominated the Heart of America Athletic Conference golf championship last Tuesday at the Raymore Golf Course in Raymore, Missouri. Shooting a three-round score of 877, CMU ended the tournament with an 11-stroke lead over second-place Mount Mercy and 25 strokes better than third-place Grand View.

The win marks the first time since 2013 that the men have brought home the crown and qualifies the team for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championships set to take place May 17-20, at the Tournament Players Club Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

Head Coach Stephen Main was named the Heart Men’s Golf Coach of the Year after leading the team to seven top-three finishes during the season.

The individual medalist for the tournament was CMU senior Matias Baccola with a score of 206 over the three rounds. He was also named the Heart Player of the Year and named to the All-Conference team.

Central Freshman Tomas Lopez Mazzalay was named the Heart Newcomer of the Year and also named to the All-Conference team.

Sophomore Aaron Treece tied for fourth in the tournament with a three-round score of 219 while junior Tiago Swart finished just outside the top-ten tied for 12th at 225. Both Swart and Treece were also named to the All-Conference team.

Junior Cade Basson tied for 16th, shooting a 228.