MIAC RELEASE

ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Bethel University junior Jesse Balc was named April 28 MIAC Men's Golf Athlete of the Week. This is Balc's first career MIAC weekly honor.

Balc was one stroke from the tournament leader as he finished tied for second place with a 139 (-4) at the Saint John's Spring Invite on April 25-26. The Geneva, Illinois native shot a 69 in round one, and a 70 in round two.

Balc and the Royals will compete at the 2026 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship at the Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida on May 12-15.