RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Hartej Grewal has been named Big West Freshman of the Year and  Second Team All-Big West, as announced by the Big West. The honor recognizes Grewal's outstanding 2024–25 season and cements his place among the top collegiate golfers in the conference.

Grewal becomes UC Riverside's first All-Big West First or Second Team selection since 2018.

"We couldn't be prouder of Hartej for earning Big West Freshman of the Year," said coach Mary Ritchie. "From day one, Hartej brought a competitive maturity beyond his years, a solid work ethic and a fierce competitive spirit to our team. His poise under pressure set the tone for our season and this recognition is a well-deserved reflection of his impact on our team this year!

Competing in 33 rounds across 11 tournaments, Grewal posted a team-low 71.6 stroke average. He delivered four top-10 finishes, including a standout third-place result at the Seattle U Redhawk Invitational, where his performance helped lead the Highlanders to a team championship.

Grewal also paced UCR with an eighth-place finish at the Van Harte OC Collegiate Classic, guiding the Highlanders to a second-place team result.

The freshman phenom was UC Riverside's top performer in seven events and shot a career-best 67 (-5) in round two of the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate, securing his third top-10 finish and second consecutive top finish. He matched his career-best round of 67 (-5) in the final round of the Big West Championship.