ATHENS, Ga. -- Stetson University men's golfer Matthis Lefèvre finished the final round of competition Wednesday at the NCAA Athens Regional at the University of Georgia Golf Course.
A native of Hossegor, France, Lefèvre finished the 54-hole event in a tie for 49th place among the 75-golfer field. He posted rounds of 71-73-73 for a 3-over par 217. The top five teams and the top individual not one of the team qualifiers advance to the NCAA Championships later this month at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif.
Lefèvre completed one of the best seasons for a Hatter golfer in recent history. He led the team in scoring average, won three individual tournament titles, was named the ASUN Men's Golfer of the Year and was honored as a member of the ASUN All-Academic Team.
Vanderbilt claimed the team title at 28-under par, finishing two strokes ahead of runner-up Louisville. Top-seeded Auburn finished third at 22-under, while BYU (-20) and host Georgia (-19) rounded out the national qualifiers.
Individually, Louisiana's Malan Potgieter claimed the individual qualification to Carlsbad after finishing second overall at 14-under par. The Kirkwood, South Africa native shot 66-65-68 over the three rounds.
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At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts@StetsonHatters.
