2012-13 News

Season
Craig Osterbrock was a standout for four years on the course and in the classroom for the Wittenberg men's golf team. File Photo | Jason Roberts
Craig Osterbrock, Ben Hogenkamp Earn National Academic Awards

In recognition of excellence on the golf course and in the classroom, Osterbrock and Hogenkamp garnered NCAA Division III All-America Scholar honors.

File Photo | Erin Pence
Wittenberg Golfers Excel During Busy Summer

Tiger golfers continue to make strides during the summer months, with four women scheduled to play in upcoming women's team championship in Powell, Ohio.

Alex Andrews led Wittenberg with a 74.5 stroke average in 2012-13. File Photo | Jason Roberts
Alex Andrews Earns Second-Team PING All-America Honors

Andrews capped a phenomenal sophomore season with his first career All-America award.

Ben Hogenkamp was Wittenberg's top finisher on Day 4 of the 2013 NCAA Division III Championships. File Photo | John Bell
Tigers Place 13th In 2013 NCAA Division III Championships

Wittenberg struggles on final day but still finishes 13th in the nation.

Sam Geise shot two-over-par 73 to spark Wittenberg to one of the day's best rounds of 297. File Photo | Russell Kramer
Tigers Make Big Move On Day 3 Of NCAA Championships

Wittenberg moved up five spots with the low round of day on the challenging Raven course at the Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort.

Ben Hogenkamp is one of three Tigers to earn All-Great Lakes Region honors in 2013. File Photo | Erin Pence
Trio Of Tigers Earns All-Great Lakes Region Honors

Alex Andrews, Ben Hogenkamp and David Wetterich are all recognized for their stellar play in the 2012-13 season with first-team awards.

Craig Osterbrock helped the Tigers rally into a tie for 13th place to make the cut on Day 2 of the 2013 NCAA Division III Championships. File Photo | Erin Pence
Tigers Rally To Make Cut On Day 2 Of NCAA Tourney

Wittenberg tied for 13th to narrowly move inside cut line halfway through national championship.

David Wetterich led the Tigers with a 73 in the opening round of the 2013 NCAA Division III Tournament. File Photo | Jason Roberts
Tigers 16th After Day 1 At NCAA Division III Tournament

Wittenberg posts fifth-best score on more challenging Raven course to get in good position to make the 15-team cut.

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort will host the 2013 NCAA Division III National Championships. Photo courtesy of Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Tigers Earn 20th NCAA Berth In Program History

For the 20th time in program history, Wittenberg will compete in an NCAA men's golf national championship tournament as the 14th-ranked Tigers head to Florida for the 2013 event.

Alex Andrews and Jeff Roope after sweeping the 2013 All-NCAC awards. Photo courtesy North Coast Athletic Conference
Alex Andrews, Jeff Roope Sweep 2013 NCAC Individual Awards

Alex Andrews wins medalist honors and NCAC Player of the Year award while Jeff Roope earns fourth straight conference Coach of the Year.

The Tigers had much to celebrate again at the conclusion of the Ohio Wesleyan Invitational. Photo Courtesy NCAC
Tigers Rally For Another Tourney Title; Secure NCAC Championship

Wittenberg came from way behind to pick up a one-stroke victory at Ohio Wesleyan as Alex Andrews and Jeff Roope give Tigers a sweep of the NCAC's individual awards.

Play In, Sponsor Sixth Annual Alumni, Family & Friends Golf Outing
Play In, Sponsor Sixth Annual Alumni, Family & Friends Golf Outing

The sixth annual Wittenberg Golf Alumni, Family & Friends Fund-raising Golf Outing takes place on Saturday, May 18, at Springfield Country Club.

Andrews, Tolle Earn NCAC Player Of The Week Honors
Andrews, Tolle Earn NCAC Player Of The Week Honors

Men's golf sophomore Alex Andrews and baseball senior Kevin Tolle put together big performances to be named NCAC Players of the Week.

The Tigers were all smiles after a first-place finish in the Ted Barclay Invitational. Photo Courtesy Denison
Record-Setting Andrews Leads Tigers To Tourney Title At Denison

Wittenberg will carry 13-stroke lead into last two rounds of NCAC Championship Series after solid win in Ted Barclay Invitational.

Head Coach Jeff Roope and junior David Wetterich once again have the Tigers primed for an NCAC title. File Photo | Jason Roberts
Tigers Picked To Win 2013 NCAC Championship Series

Three-time defending champions enter the two-week competition picked to win by seven of the league's nine coaches.

Three Tigers Named NCAC Players Of The Week
Three Tigers Named NCAC Players Of The Week

Men's golf freshman Sam Geise, softball junior Rachel Ross and baseball senior Zach Finke all had great weeks as NCAC Players of the Week.