ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — The Mercyhurst men's golf team placed seventh at the 2026 NEC Men's Golf Championships with a final score of 305 (+21), highlighted by graduate Evan Rowane's T-9^th finish with a 5-over-par  218 at Turf Valley Resort.
 
Mercyhurst concluded the NEC Men's Golf Championships in seventh place with a final score of 897, finishing 45 strokes over par. Evan Rowane led the team, tying for ninth place individually with a score of 218, 5-over par. Darien Swanson followed closely, tying for 20th with a score of 222, 9-over par. Peter Malo Jr. finished with a 54 hole total of 231 while  Enzo Clerici and Matthew Spadacini posted scores of 233, finishing tied for 44^th.
 
The event at Turf Valley Resort challenged the Green and Blue players, with Rowane's consistent play standing out amidst a competitive field.
 
Rowane tied for ninth place with a final round score of 74 (+3). The graduate student demonstrated consistent performance, posting scores of 74-70-74 to finish inside the top 10, earning a All-Tournament Team spot.
 
Darien Swanson, a senior, concluded the tournament tied for 20th place after carding a 75 (+4). Swanson's performance helped anchor the team's overall standing, contributing significantly to its seventh-place finish. He posted scores of 74-73-75 over 54 hole tournament.
 
Peter Malo Jr., a junior, finished in 42nd with a final round of 78 (+7). Malo Jr. carded rounds of 77-76-78 during the championship tournament.
 
Enzo Clerici, a freshman, tied for 44th with a score of 78 (+7). Clerici's debut championship highlighted his potential, as he matched Matthew Spadacini's finish.
 
Spadacini, a senior, ended the tournament tied for 44th, recording an 85 (+14). Despite the challenging round, Spadacini's participation capped off his senior season with determination. He posted rounds of 77 and 71 on  the first two days.