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Statesmen Close Campaign with Seventh-Place Effort at League Championship
Posted: Apr 15, 2025

Statesmen Close Campaign with Seventh-Place Effort at League Championship

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Overland Park, Kan.--The William Penn men's golf team capped off its 2024-2025 season by finishing in the middle of the pack at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Monday and Tuesday.

WPU placed seventh out of 11 teams with a three-round score of 980 (327-321-332) at the par-72 Nicklaus Golf Club.  No. 10 MidAmerica Nazarene claimed the team crown and the automatic berth to the NAIA National Championship by posting a score of 903 (304-306-293).  The Pioneers won the title by 33 strokes over runner-up Park.

Gavin Dines of Baker (75-72-76) and Hunter Schmidt (75-76-72) faced off in a playoff after they tied at 223.  Dines won the playoff to also secure a berth to nationals.

Seniors Luke Galeazzi (Knoxville, Iowa, Business Management) and Francois Assaud (Montelimar, France, Sports Management) headed William Penn in the 55-player field as they tied for 20th at 242.  Galeazzi posted scores of 78-79-85, while Assaud went 80-80-82.

Tyler Pedretti (Fr., Upland, Calif., Business Management) was next at 248 (82-80-86) to take 31st, while Timothy Wacker (Fr., Gilbert, Ariz., Psychology) was 35th at 253 (87-82-84).

The Statesmen took advantage of having an alternate golfer at the Championship.  Alvaro Rodriguez (Fr., Gijon, Spain, Business Management) tallied an 89 in the first round and was subbed out of the lineup by Will Schwartz (So., Florissant, Mo., Biology) who carded an 88 over the second 18 holes.  Rodriguez then re-entered the lineup and closed out the event with an 81 on Tuesday.

"We battled very windy and tough conditions on a difficult golf course," Head Coach Darin Fisher said.  "We had a goal to finish in the top six, and while we fell a little short, I am extremely proud of how we carried ourselves."

"This team welcomed me as their new coach right away, and I am very thankful for that," Fisher added.  "I truly appreciate the leadership from our seniors, Luke Galeazzi and Francois Assaud.  I wish them the best of luck as they move on in their careers."

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