Disc Golf Teams Celebrate Dominant Wins at National Collegiate Championship

The sun was shining bright on Saturday afternoon as the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship (NCDGC) came to a close. Two dominant forces emerged from the competition: Mississippi State University and Liberty University, who claimed top spots in both the men's and women's divisions.

For Mississippi State, the win was a testament to their team's hard work and dedication. Freshman Jacob Henson praised his teammates for putting on "a putting clinic" during their final round at Dunipace Dunes. The team's captain, Steven Hillerman, led by example with a bogey-free performance that included an 11-birdie streak.

Meanwhile, Liberty University's women's team celebrated their first-ever NCDGC title. Despite stepping out of their comfort zone and playing unconventional shots, the team was still able to pad their lead and secure the win. Team member Heather Wyatt expressed gratitude for the support they received from the Championship Flight players and coaches, who took them under their wing and helped them improve.

Wyatt also acknowledged that winning the title was a significant accomplishment for the Liberty program, which has been growing rapidly in recent years. The team's four A-team members have only been playing disc golf for about a year, with Wyatt noting that the victory validated all their hard work and dedication.

For Mississippi State, the win marked their second NCDGC title since 2009. Hillerman, who has been part of the team since 2016, said that winning Nationals was always his goal, and it's been a huge joy to accomplish. However, he also acknowledged that next year's team will be different, with several key players graduating or moving on.

Liberty's path to a repeat title may be tricky, as Wyatt is likely to start graduate school at a new university. Meanwhile, Mississippi State will need to navigate some changes of their own, including the departure of several top players.

Despite these challenges, both teams are already looking ahead to next year's competition. As Henson put it, "they were right on target."

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/mississippi-state-liberty-comfortably-cruise-ncdgc-wins