RiverHawks Climb Leaderboard at MIAA Championship

Northeastern State moves up two spots after strong second round performance.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college golf tournament, with overlapping planes of green fairways, sand traps, and golfers in motion, capturing the dynamic energy of the competition.Northeastern State's golf team climbs the leaderboard with a strong second-round showing at the MIAA Championship.Jefferson City Today

The Northeastern State RiverHawks men's golf team climbed two spots on the leaderboard during the second round of the MIAA Men's Golf Championship in Jefferson City, Missouri. The team posted one of the day's lower rounds to move up the standings.

Why it matters

The MIAA Championship is a key event for Division II college golf programs in the Midwest region. A strong performance here can help the RiverHawks build momentum and confidence heading into the postseason.

The details

Northeastern State improved its team score in the second round, allowing the RiverHawks to move up the leaderboard. The team's top performers were junior Alejandro Castro and sophomore Brock Wilcoxen, who both turned in solid individual rounds to contribute to the team's success.

  • The second round of the MIAA Men's Golf Championship took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Northeastern State RiverHawks

The men's golf team representing Northeastern State University, a Division II school located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Alejandro Castro

A junior on the Northeastern State men's golf team.

Brock Wilcoxen

A sophomore on the Northeastern State men's golf team.

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What’s next

The final round of the MIAA Men's Golf Championship will take place on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, where the RiverHawks will look to continue their climb up the leaderboard and potentially capture the conference title.

The takeaway

Northeastern State's strong second-round performance at the MIAA Championship demonstrates the team's depth and ability to bounce back from a challenging opening round. This puts them in a good position to contend for the conference title and potentially earn a spot in the NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship.