SIOUX FALLS, SD – University of Mary men's golf closed out a strong fall season with a 3^rd-place finish at the USF Invitational. The meet was held at The Falls Golf Club and Casino in Sioux Falls, SD, on Oct. 12 and 13.

Quinn Breidenbach placed 4^th for the second straight meet, scoring an even-par 144 across the two days. The junior's steady play was highlighted by five birdies.

Aiden Knodel moved 25 spots up the standings on Tuesday to finish 22^nd. He had the 3^rd-best score in the field on Tuesday (70, -2). Overall, Knodel shot a 151 (+7) Right there with him was Payton Hiller, who matched Knodel's second round to move up 28 spots, finishing 28^th. Hiller finished with a 153 (+9).

Rounding out the scoring for UMary was Dawson Melbo in 20^th with a 150 (+6). Melbo had five birdies and an eagle across the two days.

Full results from the USF Invitational can be found here with the final team standings below:
University of Sioux Falls – A: 581 (+5)
Winona State University: 582 (+6)
University of Mary: 591 (+15)
University of Sioux Falls – B: 592 (+16)
Minot State University: 597 (+21)
University of Jamestown: 611 (+35)
Augustana University – B: 613 (+37)
Augustana University – A: 616 (+40)
University of Sioux Falls – C: 621 (+45)
St. Cloud State University: 624 (+48)
University of Sioux Falls – D: 638 (+62)

With the conclusion of the fall season, the Marauders will return to action in March. The NSIC Championships will take place from April 21-23.

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