Hicks named Summit League Women's Golf Newcomer of the Year

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Madi Hicks has been named the Summit League Women’s Golf Newcomer of the Year, the league office announced on Thursday afternoon.

Hicks registered a 75.7 average over 32 rounds, which ranked second on team this season. Her 75.7 average was tied for the lowest among freshmen in the Summit League. The Victoria, Minn., native recorded a team-best five top 10 finishes, including three straight to close the season.

She carded a career-low 215 to earn her first top five finish at the Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate coming in tied for fifth place. Hicks closed the season posting a 54-hole total of 219 to finish tied for ninth place at the Summit League Championship, which was tied for the second lowest among freshmen. She was also named to the All-Summit League Second team earlier this season.

Hicks becomes only the second player in NDSU history to earn Summit League Newcomer of the Year honors after Natalie Roth won the award in 2015.