MONKEY ISLAND, Okla. --  Ryan Morant finished one stroke back of the medalist lead and was third place overall, carding a 214 (68-75-71) at the MSSU Invitational Tuesday.  Northeastern State shot the highest round among the top-ten and slipped one spot to sixth, shooting an 887 (295-291-301).

The finish is Morant's best at Northeastern State, and he had an opportunity to tie for medalist with an eagle put on the last hole.  He finished the three-round tournament with 13 birdies and 31 pars. 

"Ryan showed a ton of guts and poise this week," said head coach Scott Varner.  "He is an entirely different player than he was a year ago and a huge bright spot for us so far this fall.  We have had two tournaments in a tow where we have had a player come within a shot of winning."

Morant was the lone NSU player Tuesday with an even or under-par score.  Dominic Stevens had the team's second low round of the day with a 74 and was tied for 40th, carding a 225 (78-73-74).  

Brayden Strickland is the second-best finisher for NSU, placing tied for 21st, carding a 221 (77-67-77).  Carlos Gomez shot his high round of the season with a 79 Tuesday and finished tied for 60th overall on a 229 score (74-76-79).

Brett Wilcoxen was tied for 74th, shooting a 233 (76-77-80).

Oklahoma Christian rallied with a seven-under round Tuesday and shared team championship honors with Hutchinson CC carding 864s. 

OC's Mateo Pulcini and Hutch's Harry Crockett tied for the medalist title with a 213 score. 

Northeastern State will be idle in men's golf until Oct. 11-12, where they will play at Missouri Western in St. Joseph, Mo. 

Team Score
6. Northeastern State        295-291-301=887 +23

Individual Scores
3.    Ryan Morant        68-75-71=214 -2     
T21.    Brayden Strickland    77-67-77=221 +5
T40.    Dominic Stevens    78-73-74=225 +9
T60.    Carlos Gomez        74-76-79=229 +13       
T74.    Brett Wilcoxen        76-77-80=233 +17