University of Memphis Athletics
Tigers Check In at No. 41 in Initial Scoreboard/Clippd Rankings; Wang Ranked No. 41 Individually
Oct 14, 2026 | Men's Golf
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis men's golf team checks in at No. 41 in the initial NCAA Scoreboard/Clippd national rankings, the organization announced on Wednesday.
Memphis stands as the highest-ranked team from the American Conference, with UAB following closely behind at No. 53. Nationally, the Tigers are one of 14 non-Power Four programs ranked in the top 50, placing Memphis among the country's premier contenders.
The Tigers have established a model of consistency this fall, finishing inside the top 10 in all three tournament appearances. Memphis opened the season in stellar fashion, firing an 11-under 829 to secure a runner-up finish at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate.
The squad followed up with a 7-under performance to take fourth at the Bearcat Invitational before closing out the stretch with a 6-over card to tie for sixth at the Cullan Brown Collegiate.
Individually, senior Yixiang Wang paces the Tigers, checking in at No. 41 in the national player rankings. The Dalian, China, native has been a cornerstone for Memphis, finishing inside the top 20 in all three events while maintaining a brilliant 68.9 stroke average.
Wang kicked off his season by carding a 7-under 203 at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate to tie for fourth place. He improved upon that outing at the Bearcat Invitational, shooting an 8-under 205 to capture third. Most recently, Wang posted a 1-under 212 at the Cullan Brown Collegiate to tie for 12th.
The Tigers will look to build on their strong momentum when they return to the course on Sunday, Oct. 18, for the Quail Valley Collegiate in Vero Beach, Florida.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Golf, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter,Instagram and Facebook.
Memphis stands as the highest-ranked team from the American Conference, with UAB following closely behind at No. 53. Nationally, the Tigers are one of 14 non-Power Four programs ranked in the top 50, placing Memphis among the country's premier contenders.
The Tigers have established a model of consistency this fall, finishing inside the top 10 in all three tournament appearances. Memphis opened the season in stellar fashion, firing an 11-under 829 to secure a runner-up finish at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate.
The squad followed up with a 7-under performance to take fourth at the Bearcat Invitational before closing out the stretch with a 6-over card to tie for sixth at the Cullan Brown Collegiate.
Individually, senior Yixiang Wang paces the Tigers, checking in at No. 41 in the national player rankings. The Dalian, China, native has been a cornerstone for Memphis, finishing inside the top 20 in all three events while maintaining a brilliant 68.9 stroke average.
Wang kicked off his season by carding a 7-under 203 at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate to tie for fourth place. He improved upon that outing at the Bearcat Invitational, shooting an 8-under 205 to capture third. Most recently, Wang posted a 1-under 212 at the Cullan Brown Collegiate to tie for 12th.
The Tigers will look to build on their strong momentum when they return to the course on Sunday, Oct. 18, for the Quail Valley Collegiate in Vero Beach, Florida.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Golf, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter,Instagram and Facebook.
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