Lenoir-Rhyne's Neild Named to Third Team All-Conference

Junior golfer earns recognition from South Atlantic Conference

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:19am

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Junior Eve Neild of Lenoir-Rhyne University has been named to the All-Conference Third Team for women's golf, as announced by the South Atlantic Conference on Friday. Neild is ranked #66 nationally and #37 regionally, with an adjusted scoring average of 74.2 and four top-ten finishes this season.

Why it matters

Neild's selection to the All-Conference Third Team is a significant accomplishment that highlights her strong individual performance this season. As Lenoir-Rhyne prepares for the upcoming SAC Championships, Neild's recognition will provide a boost of confidence and momentum for the team.

The details

Neild's best finish of the year was a second-place showing at the St. Simons Intercollegiate in early October. She has also taken seventh place in her last two events, entering the conference tournament on a hot streak. The SAC Championships will be held at The Preserve at Verdae in Greenville, South Carolina, with 36 holes on Sunday and 18 on Monday. The top four teams will then compete in Medal Match Play on Tuesday for the conference title.

  • Neild was named to the All-Conference Third Team on Friday, April 13, 2026.
  • The SAC Championships will take place from Sunday, April 20 to Tuesday, April 22, 2026.

The players

Eve Neild

A junior golfer at Lenoir-Rhyne University who was named to the All-Conference Third Team by the South Atlantic Conference.

Amely Bochaton

A golfer at Wingate University who was named the Golfer of the Year by the South Atlantic Conference.

Olivia Roberts

A golfer at Anderson University who was named the Freshman of the Year by the South Atlantic Conference.

JD Lamm

The head coach of the Wingate University women's golf team, who was named the Coach of the Year by the South Atlantic Conference.

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What’s next

The top four teams after the first three rounds of the SAC Championships will compete on Tuesday in Medal Match Play for the conference title.

The takeaway

Neild's All-Conference Third Team selection highlights the strength of the Lenoir-Rhyne women's golf program and provides momentum heading into the conference championships, where the team will look to compete for the title.