Only three Ball State men's golfers have won the Mid-American Conference Championship individual title.
The first was Kirk Schooley in 1983, and the second was Jamie Broce in 1997.
But only one Ball State men's golfer has won it in his first season.
Johnny Watts in 2015.
The now-sophomore was also an NCAA Regional Participant, All-MAC First Team and MAC All-Tournament Team honors last season.
Because of his previous accomplishments, expectations were high for Watts this season, and he has met those expectations with his performance on the course.
Watts has recorded five top 10 performances, seven top 20s and scored in the 60s four rounds this season, leading the Cardinals lineup in each category.