Men's Golf

Athletics Roundup: Wallace State Men’s Golf Earns Runner-Up Finish at Calhoun Fall Invitational; Volleyball Sweeps Lawson State; Lindeman and Mecklenburg named ACCC Players of the Week

The Wallace State Men’s Golf team continued their strong season with a second-place finish at the Calhoun Fall Invitational, hosted by Calhoun Community College at Burningtree Country Club in Decatur, on Oct. 6-8. The Wallace State Volleyball team earned a 3-0 sweep over Lawson State Community College on Oct. 9, with set scores of 25-12, 25-16 and 25-18. The Lady Lions delivered a balanced attack, with multiple players making key contributions.

Athletics Roundup: Wallace State Hosts Fall Bash Volleyball Tournament; Cross Country Teams Finish Fourth at Firehawk Invitational; Men’s Tennis Excels at ITA Southeast Regional Championships; Men’s Golf Finishes Second at Chuck Kalanick Memorial Tournament

Wallace State Community College hosted the Fall Bash Volleyball Tournament over the weekend, welcoming teams to campus for a packed slate of matches. The Wallace State Volleyball team competed in five games, earning three victories, including a 3-0 sweep over Walters State Community College on Sept. 21 to close out the tournament. The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams both delivered fourth-place finishes at the UT Southern Firehawk Invitational held at Oakville Indian Mounds Park in Moulton on Sept. 21. Wallace State earned a second place finish this week at the Chuck Kalanick Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by Snead State Community College at Cherokee Ridge Country Club.

Athletics Roundup: Volleyball Sweeps Bevill State and Lawson State, Men’s Golf Sixth in Dan York Tournament, Men’s and Women’s Tennis Open Home Season Against Itawamba

The Wallace State Volleyball team continued their strong start to the season with a sweep of Bevill State at home on Sept. 11. The Lady Lions posted a 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-5, 25-14 and 25-13, further improving their record and showcasing their depth in front of a home crowd. The Wallace State Men’s Golf team showcased solid performances at the Dan York Memorial Tournament in Pensacola, Fla., finishing sixth overall in a competitive field. Wallace State’s Tennis teams delivered strong performances in their first home matches against Itawamba Community College on Sept. 11.

Wallace State Men’s Golf Opens Season Under Leadership of Kayland Wilson

The Wallace State men’s golf fall season gets underway this week under the leadership of new head coach Kayland Wilson. Wilson comes to Wallace State after serving as the head coach for the men’s and women’s golf teams at Faulkner University. In the 2021-2022 season, she led the men’s team to a Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) title, becoming the first female head coach in any sport and at any level to win a men’s conference title. That year, she was also named the SSAC Men’s Golf Coach of the Year.

Six Wallace State Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Team of the Year Honors

Six athletic teams at Wallace State Community College have been honored with NJCAA Academic Team of the Year designations for the 2023-2024 academic year. This recognition highlights the commitment to academic excellence demonstrated by these teams in their respective sports.

More than 100 student athletes named on ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

More than 100 student athletes from all 12 sports teams at Wallace State Community College were recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) for academic achievement by being named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester. “These student-athletes and teams should be extremely proud of themselves, as they have balanced academics with practice and games,” said Commissioner Dean Myrick. “I am very proud of them, along with the faculty and staff at our amazing colleges for the work they do in preparing our student-athletes for life outside of athletics.” Additionally, eight Wallace State teams were recognized for collectively achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the 2023-2024 academic year. They include Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Softball, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis and Volleyball.