University of Memphis Athletics
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Nov 04, 2026 | Men's Golf
IRVING, Texas – University of Memphis senior golfer Yixiang Wang collected his second straight monthly honor Wednesday, earning American Conference October Men's Golfer of the Month.
Wang, a native of Dalian, China, is the first Tiger in program history to win back-to-back conference monthly honors.
He opened the month at the Cullan Brown Collegiate, leading Memphis to a tie for sixth place after shooting a 1-under-par 212 to tie for 12th individually.
Wang followed that performance by winning his second career collegiate individual title at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational, carding an 11-under 205. He posted rounds of 67, 70, and 68 to capture the victory.
Wang and the Tigers return to competition Feb. 1, 2027, at the N.I.T., hosted at the Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Arizona.
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Wang, a native of Dalian, China, is the first Tiger in program history to win back-to-back conference monthly honors.
He opened the month at the Cullan Brown Collegiate, leading Memphis to a tie for sixth place after shooting a 1-under-par 212 to tie for 12th individually.
Wang followed that performance by winning his second career collegiate individual title at the Quail Valley Collegiate Invitational, carding an 11-under 205. He posted rounds of 67, 70, and 68 to capture the victory.
Wang and the Tigers return to competition Feb. 1, 2027, at the N.I.T., hosted at the Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Arizona.
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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