BECKER, MINNESOTA - The North Central University (NCU) Men's Golf team wrapped up its fall season at the 2026 UMAC Men's Golf Championships, competing Thursday through Saturday at Pebble Creek Golf Club. The Rams played one round each day on the par-72, 6,872-yard course, finishing seventh in the conference championship.

Joe Stanton once again led the way for North Central, putting together rounds of 78, 82, and 77 to finish with a three-day total of 237 (+21). Stanton saved his best round for Saturday, firing a 77 to move into a tie for 13th place overall. 
Ashton Stansfield finished second among the Rams with rounds of 83, 85, and 90 for a 258 (+42) total, placing 28th. Jackson Springer was just two strokes behind, bouncing back from an opening-round 89 with an 83 on Friday before closing with an 88. Springer finished 29th at 260 (+44). 

Sterling Krick rounded out the North Central lineup, carding rounds of 90, 88, and 91 for a 269 (+53) total and 33rd place. M_UMAC_Final
As a team, North Central improved by two strokes from Thursday to Friday, shooting rounds of 340, 338, and 346 for a three-day total of 1,024 (+160).

North Central Results
Golfer    Thursday    Friday    Saturday    Total    Finish
Joe Stanton    78    82    77    237 (+21)    T-13th
Ashton Stansfield    83    85    90    258 (+42)    28th
Jackson Springer    89    83    88    260 (+44)    29th
Sterling Krick    90    88    91    269 (+53)    33rd
North Central    340    338    346    1,024 (+160)    7th


Northwestern captured the team championship with a three-round score of 934 (+70), while UW-Superior's Andrew Slatten earned individual medalist honors at 223 (+7).

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The UMAC All-Conference Awards will release on October 20th.