OAKS RULE! Six Teams Qualified for Nationals

By Andrew Barton, Sports Information Director & Operations Coordinator

Spring 2023 delivered the kind of sports success most colleges can only hope for, cementing Menlo’s position among the country’s top small college sports programs.

After winning the GSAC Women’s Championship and finishing second at the NAIA Women’s Championship, Catherine Batang ’23 capped a stellar Menlo career by being named the top-ranked female golfer in the NAIA.

Wrestler Gulomjon Abdullaev ’27 claimed a national title and was named National Wrestler of the Year. Teammate Rysan Leong ’24 also won a national title and the men’s wrestling team finished fourth at nationals, with Joey Martinez nabbing Coach of the Year honors. Women’s wrestling had similar success, finishing fourth, propelled by the second-place finish of Alana Vivas ’23.