WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Pacific Lutheran University men's golf squad wrapped up the fall season on a high note, finishing runner-up at the Confluence Classic hosted by Whitman College.

PLU finished with three golfers inside the top 10 at the 36-hole tournament that was contested at Veteran's Memorial Park Golf Club on Sunday and Wine Valley Golf Club on Monday.
 
"We're very happy with the team's results. Our men's team being underpar both days is a fantastic way to finish our fall season. We had many great individual efforts, led by Tyler who was underpar both days for a total of two under, and Jack was one under," said Head Coach Al Patterson. 
 
"All seven guys had great moments in these past two days and we're very happy with the total team effort. We're really excited about the team and it's a good way to finish our fall season."
 
PLU finished a combined four under par as a team at the seven-team event, shooting a 572. The Lutes carded a 286 during Sunday's round and shot the same score on Monday. PLU finished 19 strokes behind team champion and host Whitman while finishing ahead of Northwest Conference rivals Whitworth University and University of Puget Sound.

Tyler Maag was the top Lute finisher, tying for fifth overall with a two under 142. Maag shot a 71 during the opening round at Veteran's Memorial before registering the same score on Monday at Wine Valley. 
 
Soren Bostrom and Jack Brigham tied for seventh overall, both shooting a one-under 143. Bostrom shot a 70 to lead the Lutes on Sunday before collecting a 73 on Monday while Brigham carded a 72 on Sunday before shaving off a stroke during Monday's round.

Tanner Frinell tallied a 145 (74-71) to place 13th with Luke Butler one stroke back in 14th with a 146 (73-73). Geo Pirrie snuck inside the top 20, competing as an individual and placing 19th with a 147 (77-70).

Whitman's Mason Remington won medalist honors, shooting an eight under par 136 (67-69).