Wheeling University Athletics

2025-2026 (FRESHMAN)
Transferred to Wheeling midyear, appearing in four spring tournaments for the Cardinals...Put together an average round score of 100.7 across seven rounds, averaging 0.03 points per event...Shot a season-best 94 (+22) at the Battle of Wheeling Stroke Play (4/21)...Placed a season-best 32nd at the MEC Spring Classic (4/12) across two rounds of competition.

PRIOR TO WHEELING (FAIRMONT STATE)
Played the 2025 Fall semester at Fairmont State...Appeared in five tournaments for the Falcons during the fall...Finished a career best 21st at the 2025 MEC Championships with a three-day total of 303.

HIGH SCHOOL
Two-sport athlete at Harrison Central High School, playing softball and golf...Member of the National Honors Society.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Terri and David Banal...Hobbies and interests include spending time with family and friends...Favorite Food: Pasta...Favorite Music: Country...Favorite Athletic Team: Pittsburgh Steelers...Favorite Athlete: TJ Watt.