ESTERO, Fla. –  A tournament-leading three eagles from first year Benjamin van Braak set up the Warhawks for success in the West Bay Collegiate Invitational, hosted by FGCU. Held at West Bay Club, ULM men's golf finished tied for third of 15 competitors with a total score of 844 (-20). 

Van Braak led the Warhawks with a podium finish, finishing with a 206 (-10) on the board. While recording an eagle in the first round, the first year scored one-over before sinking eight birdies in round 2 for a 67. Van Braak then improved again with three birdies and two eagles for a final round of 66.

Amilkar Bhana followed behind Van Braak, an early 68 in the first round putting him in a good spot. Bhana sank nine birdies overall, going on to post scores of 75 and 70 for a total of 213 as he also led the event with 40 par holes. Louis Anceaux also competed for the Warhawks, finishing one-under overall for a 215 (73-70-72). Theodor Berg and Ben Stoller rounded out the Warhawk competitors, both logging 217 (+1) in play. Berg opened with a 77, before improving to card a 68 and a 72. Stoller began under par with a 71, then recorded a 74 and a 72 to close out.

Host FGCU claimed the team title, finishing with an 831 (-33), Lipscomb and Troy following behind, as the Trojans tied the Warhawks for third. Stetson's Uy Doan took the top spot on the leaderboard, recording a 203 (-13).

The Warhawks, now having concluded the fall season, will compete next on February 7 to open the spring. ULM will travel to Quintana Roo, Mexico to compete in the Warhawk-hosted Compadres Collegiate.