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FARMINGTON, Utah (May 8, 2026) \u2013 Sacramento State\u2019s Kamden Brakel has been named Big Sky Conference Men\u2019s Golf Coach of the Year for the 2025-26 season, the league office announced today.
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\nThis marks his fourth Coach of the Year title from the Big Sky while serving as the head man for the Hornets. The honor is voted on by the league\u2019s head coaches.
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\nThe Hornets fished play with a 23-under 841 (290, 270, 281) to set a new Big Sky Championship record for 54-hole team score.
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\nThat finish put them nine shots clear of the Idaho Vandals, who finished at 14-under.
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\nThe victory also marked back-to-back titles, as Sacramento State won the 2024 championship before the league\u2019s one-year hiatus. In total, this marks Sac State\u2019s sixth Big Sky men\u2019s golf title since 1996.
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\nOn the individual side, the title came down to a playoff between a pair of teammates, with Sacramento State\u2019s Gabriel Smith and Jai Bahl both finishing competition at 9-under. Ultimately, on Hole No. 1, Smith secured a birdie to take home the league\u2019s top prize. That marked his first collegiate victory.
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\nIt was announced on Wednesday that Sacramento State will compete in the Corvallis, Oregon Regional at Trysting Tree Golf Club. Competition will run from Monday, May 18 to Wednesday, May 20.
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\nThe Hornets were also named Big Sky Conference Commissioner\u2019s Team of the Month yesterday.
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