Kailyn Tibolla

The Kent State men’s golf team secured both the team and individual titles at the Mid-American Conference Championships Tuesday. The Flashes finished the tournament at 10-under-par, 16 strokes ahead of runner-up Ball State, who posted a final score of six-over-par. This marked the team’s 29th MAC Championship victory, their first since 2022 and third under coach Jon Mills. Following the win, Mills was named MAC Coach of the Year.

The Kent State women’s golf team claimed victory at the Mid-American Conference Championships Tuesday, continuing a historic streak. This marked the 26th consecutive MAC Championship win for the Flashes, as they remain the only team to ever hoist the trophy since the sport was introduced by the conference in 1999. The Flashes concluded the tournament at nine over par, 28 strokes ahead of runner-up Bowling Green, who posted a final score of 37 over par.

The Kent State men’s golf team had its second top-three finish of the spring season at the Robert Kepler Invitational in Columbus, Saturday, where it placed third out of 13 teams. The Flashes shot 35-over-par. Tournament host, Ohio State, won the event at 24-over-par. This was the Flashes’ final meet ahead of the Mid-American Conference Championship. Coach Jon Mills said the conditions were rough but it provided good practice ahead of the MAC Championship. “It was an interesting week,” Mills said.