TOPEKA, Kan. – Missouri Western Men’s Golf wrapped up play at the Washburn Invitational on Tuesday, finishing third in the team standings with a team score of 902 over three rounds. Patrick McCarthy tied for third in the field of 42, shooting 217 (+4) to lead the Griffons.

McCarthy entered Tuesday tied for the lead after shooting a tournament-best 69 (-2) in the first round. McCarthy followed that round with back-to-back scores of 74 (+3) in the final two rounds. McCarthy finished with the fourth-most birdies in the field with nine, while also scoring 34 pars.

Jett Simmons placed 14th with a 227 (+14) after shooting a 77 (+6) in the final round. Simmons’ best round came on Monday when he shot a 74 (+3) in the opening round. He also had the second-most birdies on the team with six.

Axel Johansson saved his best for last in Topeka. Johansson shot a 72 (+1) in the third round on Tuesday, the second-best single-round performance by a Griffon at the tournament.

Tom Buffington finished with a three-round score of 234, leading the team with 35 pars. Lucas Horseman finished just one stroke back of Buffington after his 76 (+5) on Tuesday.

Missouri Western Men’s Golf will compete in the Lindenwood Invitational on March 25-25 in its next event.

— MWSU Athletics —