Richmond Spiders Dominate Loyola Intercollegiate

Sophomore Carson Baez sets program record with 17-under par tournament score

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The University of Richmond men's golf team put together a record-breaking performance at the Loyola Intercollegiate in Goodyear, Arizona, winning the tournament with a team score of 34-under par - the lowest in program history. Sophomore Carson Baez captured his first collegiate title with a 17-under par 199, eclipsing the previous school record by four strokes.

Why it matters

This victory marks the first time the Richmond Spiders have won multiple events in a single season since 2016-17, showcasing the program's resurgence under head coach Adam Decker. The team's dominant performance also highlights the depth of talent on the roster, with several players contributing to the record-setting effort.

The details

In the final round, the Spiders shot a 14-under par 274 to pull away from host Loyola Maryland and win by three strokes. Baez's individual title was the highlight, as he fired a 6-under 66 on Tuesday to secure a four-stroke victory. Junior Quin Polin also had a strong tournament, tying for sixth at 10-under par.

  • The Loyola Intercollegiate took place from February 15-17, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona.
  • This was the second straight year the Richmond Spiders won the Loyola Intercollegiate title.

The players

Carson Baez

A sophomore on the Richmond Spiders men's golf team who captured his first collegiate individual title with a 17-under par 199, setting a new program record.

Quin Polin

A junior on the Richmond Spiders men's golf team who tied for sixth place at 10-under par, marking his seventh career top-10 finish.

Adam Decker

The head coach of the Richmond Spiders men's golf team, who has led the program to 14 tournament victories in his 21 seasons.

Cole Ekert

A current assistant coach for the Richmond Spiders men's golf team, who previously held the program record for lowest tournament score at 13-under par.

University of Richmond

The school that fields the Richmond Spiders men's golf team, which has now won multiple events in a single season for the first time since 2016-17.

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What’s next

The Richmond Spiders men's golf team will next compete in the Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate Classic in Southern Pines, North Carolina from March 9-11, 2026.

The takeaway

The Richmond Spiders have proven they are one of the top men's golf programs in the country, with a dominant performance at the Loyola Intercollegiate that showcased the team's depth and the individual brilliance of sophomore Carson Baez. This victory is a testament to the program's continued success under head coach Adam Decker.