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Minnesota State Community & Technical College Men's Golf won the 2022 Region 13 National Qualifier and now advance to the NJCAA D-III National Golf Championships. With a two day total of 641 (326-315), the Spartans defeated Southwest Wisconsin Technical College who had a two day score of 676 (330-346).  The tournament was held at Victory Links Golf Course in Blaine, MN.

Mikey Vall put together the top overall and one day score of the tournament to help his Spartans advance to their 12th consecutive national championship appearance. Vall had an overall score of 152 (78-74), and his 74 on the second day of the qualifier was the lowest round of the tournament.

M State's Ellia Soydara shot a 73 on day two of the women's tournament and combined for a 156 overall score (83-73) to qualify for the NJCAA D-III National Golf Championships as well.  The 73 was a new Spartan record.

The NJCAA Division III National Golf Championships will be held June 6-9, 2023 in Chautauqua, New York.

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About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system.  The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions.  The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.