ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Hillcat Men's Golf finished in 17th place at the MWSU Holiday Inn Express Invitational, held at St. Joseph Country Club.

"The results from the tournament are not good, but there was actually some progress made in our games," commented head coach Steve Brown following the tournament. "We've been working on some new techniques around the greens and with our wedges, and while they did not work in the first round, the guys were able to use them successfully in the second round." Brown added, "Even though it looks like we took two steps forward last week and five steps back this week, I can say with confidence that the team is making strides in the right direction."

The Hillcats shot 304 (+24) in the final round, bringing their three-round total to 899 (+59). Central Missouri won the tournament with an 840 (E), finishing ahead of Central Oklahoma (+4) and Washburn (+9), both of which made significant jumps into the top three in the final round.

Freshman Max Ricart finished tied for 66th with a three-round score of 224 (+14), after shooting 78 (+8) in the final round. The Barcelona, Spain, native concluded the tournament with eight birdies and added an eagle on the final hole.

Sophomore Ben Field II and junior Miguel Mora both tied for 76th with scores of 226 (+16), as each shot 77 (+7) in the final round.

Senior Dylan Ros was the next highest finisher for the Hillcats, tying for 84th with a three-round total of 228 (+18). Freshman Travis Weast finished tied for 88th with a score of 229 (+19), while junior Callum Brown, competing as an individual, tied for 92nd with a score of 232 (+22).

Rogers State will return to action at Terradyne CC in Andover, Kansas, on Oct. 12-13 for the Newman Fall Invitational.