Lugiano Named CUSA Men’s Golfer of the Week
9/16/2026 5:04:00 PM | Men's Golf
Following his third win in three seasons, Liberty's Michael Lugiano has been named this week's CUSA Men's Golfer of the Week.
Lugiano was the co-champion at the Bearcat Invitational, carding a 9-under par 204 (66-69-69) at the Coldstream Country Club (par 71, 7,279 yards) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The native of Jackson Township, Pa. finished the event tied for first place with TCU's Cameron Kuchar (204 – 68-67-69), son of PGA Tour professional Matt Kuchar.
This was the third individual title of Lugiano's collegiate career, with the junior winning an event in each of his three seasons at Liberty. His win also marked the 38th individual collegiate medalist honor in Liberty's NCAA Division I program history.
Lugiano's finish also helped the Flames claim the team title at the Bearcat Invitational (15-under par 837), posting a three-shot victory over TCU (12-under par 840).
Liberty claimed its 36th NCAA Division I team title in program history and the first regular season event victory since the 2020-21 season (Timuquana Collegiate – Jan. 25-26, 2021).
During the event, Lugiano posted three-straight rounds in the 60s, giving the junior 21 career sub-70 rounds. All six of his rounds during the fall portion of the 2026-27 season have been at par or better.
Following two events this fall, Lugiano holds a 68.83 season stroke average. He opened the tournament with a 5-under par 66, matching his lowest career 18-hole total.
The junior finished the event with a 9-under par 204, his second lowest 54-hole total of his collegiate career. Lugiano finished the tournament ranked fourth in the field in par-4 scoring (3.91 average/-3) and second in par-5 scoring (4.33 average/-6).
Lugiano also recorded one of the seven eagles during the event, carding an eagle on the par-5, No. 10 hole (580) during the first round. He also ranked 10th in the 96-man field with 12 birdies.
Back on the Course – Liberty's Next Event:
Lugiano was the co-champion at the Bearcat Invitational, carding a 9-under par 204 (66-69-69) at the Coldstream Country Club (par 71, 7,279 yards) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The native of Jackson Township, Pa. finished the event tied for first place with TCU's Cameron Kuchar (204 – 68-67-69), son of PGA Tour professional Matt Kuchar.
This was the third individual title of Lugiano's collegiate career, with the junior winning an event in each of his three seasons at Liberty. His win also marked the 38th individual collegiate medalist honor in Liberty's NCAA Division I program history.
Lugiano's finish also helped the Flames claim the team title at the Bearcat Invitational (15-under par 837), posting a three-shot victory over TCU (12-under par 840).
Liberty claimed its 36th NCAA Division I team title in program history and the first regular season event victory since the 2020-21 season (Timuquana Collegiate – Jan. 25-26, 2021).
During the event, Lugiano posted three-straight rounds in the 60s, giving the junior 21 career sub-70 rounds. All six of his rounds during the fall portion of the 2026-27 season have been at par or better.
Following two events this fall, Lugiano holds a 68.83 season stroke average. He opened the tournament with a 5-under par 66, matching his lowest career 18-hole total.
The junior finished the event with a 9-under par 204, his second lowest 54-hole total of his collegiate career. Lugiano finished the tournament ranked fourth in the field in par-4 scoring (3.91 average/-3) and second in par-5 scoring (4.33 average/-6).
Lugiano also recorded one of the seven eagles during the event, carding an eagle on the par-5, No. 10 hole (580) during the first round. He also ranked 10th in the 96-man field with 12 birdies.
Back on the Course – Liberty's Next Event:
- Bryan Bros Collegiate (Sept. 28-29)
- Solina Golf Club (West Columbia, S.C.)
- Hosted by South Carolina
- Par 72, 6,898 yards
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