Virginia Union University's golf team, which is the defending CIAA champions, has been ranked tied for 38
th in the latest Division II Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll. The Panthers are 38
th in the nation, out of 321 university programs in Division II.
The team is pictured at the 2019 CIAA Championship. Left To Right are:
Ricardo Andrews, Assistant Coach (Class of 2019 – majored in Finance & Banking with a GPA of 3.54),
Paul Meints(Class of 2019 – majored in Finance & Banking with a Grade Point Average of 3.13),
Sergio Escalante, (Class of 2019 – majored in Computer Information System/Business with a GPA of 3.91),
Allan Day (Class of 2019 - majored in Finance & Banking with a GPA of 3.72), Head Coach
E. Lee Coble,
Alkin Barkley (Junior majoring in Accounting with a GPA of 3.95), Vice-President of Intercollegiate Athletics and Community Wellness
Joe Taylor,
Travon Willis, (junior majoring in Physics/Engineering with a GPA of 3.74), Assistant Athletic Director of Operations
Jerome Furtado.
"Covid has kept us out of competition for 2020 and 2021 Golf Seasons," said VUU golf coach
E. Lee Coble. "It is reassuring to know that when we played, the team played well enough to maintain a respectable Division II golf team ranking recognized by Golfweek. We are still reigning 2019 CIAA Champions. We are hopeful and excited about returning to competition in Fall 2021."
