LOXLEY, Ala. – The Louisiana Tech Golf team recorded their best round of the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational, shooting 291 (+3) to jump two spots to 11th in closing out the event Sunday at the Steelwood Country Club.
 
After being led by Lake Juban in the first two rounds, it was Hunter Battles who had the top score for LA Tech after shooting 70 (-2) with near bogey-free round of three birdies and one bogey on No. 4.  The 70 tied his senior's season low and marked his third round in the red this season, tying for 37th (78-74-70=222 (+6)).
 
Will Patrick had his day of the tournament, getting off to a good start with birdies on two of his first three holes in route to shooting 72 (E). 
 
The third score was provided by Juban who matched his third round with his first two rounds with a 73 (+1), an 18-hole effort that included eagles on No. 9 and No. 18.  The senior ended up tying for 26th (73-73-73=219 (+3)) on the player leaderboard, his best finish of the season.
 
Jake Plumb was responsible for the fourth score used by the Bulldogs, overcoming a 42 on the back nine to shoot a 34 on the front with birdies on No. 3 and No. 8 to shoot 76 (+4).
 
Alabama claimed the team title at the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational.  LA Tech collected wins over West Virginia, UAB, and Rice in shooting 299-299-291=889 (+25).
 
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The Bulldogs will not compete again until Jan. 29 when they participate in the Sea Best Invitational hosted by Jacksonville University.
 
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