OREM — Utah Valley University golfers
Clement Lepine,
Ethan Efford,
Valentina Zuleta, and
Chloe Jang have been named to the 2024–25 Academic All-District® At-Large Teams, as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). The prestigious honor recognizes student-athletes for outstanding academic and athletic achievements.
Lepine, a senior from France, recently capped off an impressive season by tying for seventh at the National Golf Invitational. He played in 21 rounds this season with a 73.7 adjusted scoring average and two top-10 finishes. A consistent leader for UVU, Lepine earned a perfect 4.0 GPA while excelling on the course and in the classroom.
Efford, a senior from Canada, competed in 23 rounds this season and posted a 74.9 adjusted scoring average. He recorded a top-25 finish at the WAC Championship and finished among the top 30 at several spring tournaments, including the UCSB Gaucho Invite. Efford has been a reliable contributor throughout his UVU career and holds a 3.85 GPA.
Zuleta, a senior from Colombia, competed in 29 rounds during the 2024–25 season and posted a 76.9 adjusted scoring average. She delivered a standout performance at the SUU Pizza Hut Invitational, finishing eighth out of 77 players. Zuleta has consistently demonstrated academic excellence with a 3.97 GPA to complement her on-course success.
Jang, a sophomore from Honolulu, Hawaii, recently earned a sponsor exemption to compete in the Epson Tour Copper Rock Championship. She competed in 10 events this season and posted a 76.3 adjusted scoring average across 28 rounds. Jang tied for eighth at the WAC Championship and earned three top-10 finishes during the year, all while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
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