ST. JOSEPH – Missouri Western men’s golfer Patrick McCarthy was named to the NCAA Division II PING All-Central Region Team as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

McCarthy finished his sophomore season by leading the men’s golf team to its first regional appearance in more than 10 years. The Albuquerque, New Mexico native was named first team All-MIAA and was the team’s nominee for the St. Joseph News-Press Missouri Western Men’s Student-Athlete of the Year. McCarthy averaged just over 1-over par on the season, a 72.63 per round average, and claimed three individual titles while finishing in the top-five four times. He recorded three sub-70 rounds, including two 5-under, 67s that were the lowest scores turned in by a Griffon this season.

PING ALL-CENTRAL REGION TEAM
Eli Armstrong, Central Oklahoma
Shayne Allan, Central Missouri
Mason Banger, Harding
John Bonaobra, Central Missouri
Luke Cornett, Arkansas Tech
Austin Gean, Arkansas Tech
Alexander Hughes, Central Oklahoma
Zach James, Southeastern Oklahoma State
Patrick McCarthy, Missouri Western State
Sam Parrott, Central Missouri
Noah Rasinkiski, Concordia (MN)
Yente Van Doren, Lindenwood

— MWSU Athletics —