Fresh off a dominant run to the 2026 CIAA Championship, the Fayetteville State golf team is headed back to NCAA postseason play. The Broncos, who captured the conference title with a three‑round total of 872 (294‑288‑290), have earned a spot in the NCAA Atlantic/East Regional Tournament, held May 7–9 at Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Fayetteville State enters the regional field as the No. 11 seed in the Atlantic Region, marking the program's first NCAA appearance since 2023. That year, the Broncos finished second at the regional and advanced to the Division II National Championship, ultimately placing 20th in the country. This season's squad now has the opportunity to write another chapter in the program's postseason history.
The Atlantic Region features 13 teams, including three representatives from the CIAA: Fayetteville State, Winston‑Salem State, and Bluefield State. The full regional lineup includes Gannon, West Chester, Pitt‑Johnstown, Indiana (Pa.), Bluefield State, California (Pa.), Charleston (W.Va.), Winston‑Salem State, Glenville State, Fairmont State, Fayetteville State, Wheeling, and West Liberty.
The Broncos will compete for one of the coveted qualifying spots to the NCAA Division II National Championship. The top three teams from the regional, along with the top two individual golfers not on an advancing team, will move on to the national finals scheduled for May 18–22 at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada.
Head coach Zane Lewis expressed pride in the team's growth and excitement for the opportunity ahead, saying, "This group has worked all year for moments like this. Winning the CIAA Championship showed what they're capable of, and now they get to test themselves on the regional stage again. We're going to Sunnehanna ready to compete and represent Fayetteville State the right way."
The Broncos will begin regional play on Thursday, May 7, as they look to secure another trip to the national finals and continue building on one of the strongest stretches in program history.
