Raymore, Mo. - The Central Methodist men's golf program made history Tuesday afternoon, winning the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship at Raymore Golf Course in Raymore, Mo. 

It marks the first Heart Championship for the program since the 2013 season. Central finished the tournament with a three-round score of 877, 11 strokes better than second place Mount Mercy and 25 strokes better than third place Grand View. 

The men have now qualified for the NAIA Men's Golf National Championships, set to take place May 17-20, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill.

In addition to its championship finish, Central swept the Heart superlative awards. Head Coach Stephen Main was named the Heart Men's Golf Coach of the Year. Overall, Main has led the CMU men to seven top-three finishes at tournaments so far this year. 

Senior Matias Baccola won the individual title with a three-round score of 206, including an impressive final two rounds of 68 and 66. For his efforts, Baccola was named the Heart Men's Golf Player of the Year and landed on the Heart All-Conference Team. 

Fellow teammate Tomas Lopez Mazzalay was recognized as the Heart Newcomer of the Year and a Heart All-Conference performer. Sophomore Aaron Teece finish tied for fourth with a three-round score of 219, while Tiago Swart just landed outside the Top 10 with a T12. The duo of Teece and Swart rounded out the Heart All-Conference performers from CMU. 

Cade Basson placed T16 with scores of 77, 72, and 79 for a final tally of 237. 

To view the full results for the CMU men, please see below.

1. Central Methodist - 294 - 291 - 292 - 877

1. Matias Baccola - 72 - 68 - 66 - 206
T4. Aaron Teece - 68 - 75 - 76 - 219
T12. Tiago Swart - 77 - 76 - 72 - 225
T16. Cade Basson - 77 - 72 - 79 - 228
T33. Tomas Lopez Mazzalay - 83 - 76 - 78 - 237

To view the full results and major award winners from this year's championship, please click here.

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