LOXLEY, Ala. – The Louisiana Tech men's golf team finished 11th at its final fall tournament, the South Alabama-hosted Steelwood Collegiate Invitational, with a +12 (294-294-288=876) on Sunday.
 
Fifth-year senior Sam Murphy led the Bulldogs with -1 (73-71-71=215, t-22nd). Senior James Swash also finished in the top-50 with a +5 (72-77-72=221, t-43rd).
 
After completing the first two rounds on Saturday, LA Tech carded its best round of the tournament in the final outing on Sunday. The Bulldogs finished the third round with an even-par 288. Fifth-year senior Mac Murphy had his best round of the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational on Sunday after finishing the day with a -2 (70) and carding a team-best six birdies. S. Murphy finished Sunday's round with a -1 (71), while Swash carded ane even-par 72.
 
M. Murphy +7 (79-74-70=223) and junior Hunter Battles (72-76-75=223) tied for 56th at the invitational. Sophomore Will Patrick rounded out the Tech lineup with a +10 (77-73-76=226, t-63rd), while junior Lake Juban competed individually with a +17 (80-76-77=223, 76th).
 
No. 49 Missouri won the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational with a -17 (280-279-288=847). Kentucky -15 (287-279-283=849), Memphis -13 (296-281-274=851), Mississippi State -10 (287-278-289=854) and Kansas State -7 (290-280-287=857) rounded out the top five team scores at the event.
 
NOTABLES

• LA Tech had two golfers finish in the top-50 individually in Sam Murphy -1 (73-71-71=215, t-22nd) and James Swash +5 (72-77-72=221, t-43rd).
• The Bulldog lineup carded 45 birdies in the tournament.
• Sam Murphy led LA Tech with 13 birdies, followed by James Swash with 11, Mac Murphy with nine, Hunter Battles with eight and Will Patrick with four.
• Lake Juban competed as an individual where he carded seven birdies during the three rounds.

 
QUOTABLES
Head coach Matt Terry:
"We had a better day today. The first two rounds we had way too many big numbers. We are ready to get back to Ruston, take a few days to reflect on the four events we played and get to work on preparing for the spring season. These guys have every opportunity to improve and show who this team is come spring."
 
UP NEXT
LA Tech golf will return to the course at the Auburn-hosted Tiger Invitational from March 6-8.
 
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