Ekelund secured his second GSC Golfer of the Week honor this season after posting an overall score of 205 eleven-under par and finishing second at the Matlock Classic. The sophomore opened the event with a round of 71 one-under par before recording the best individual round for the tournament as he shot a 64 eight-under par. He would then close the event with a round of 70 two-under par while helping West Florida to finish first in the overall team competition at 837 27-under par. His ledger also included 14 birdies and two eagles.