Serving as host of the NAIA National Preview at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., St. Ambrose finished in the top third, placing eighth in the two-day, 24-team event.

Colin Riggs led the Bees. He opened with a 75 Monday before firing a 2-over 73 Tuesday. His 148 was good for a tie for 13th.

Mason Steinert ended just a single shot behind his teammate. Steinert also closed with a 73, that coming on the heels of a 76, to shoot a 149 and take 21st place.

Dylan McAleer fired back-to-back 78s for a 156. Tim Marcum shared the same score after carding a 77 and a 79. Nathan Unes came in with a 165 (84-81).

St. Ambrose put together rounds of 306 and 303 for a 609, good for eighth. Mount Mercy claimed the team title with a 14-over 582.

Griffin Smits led a second SAU team. He had rounds of 78 and 74 for a 152. Jacob Lange (85-80=165), Brody Miguel (87-78=165), Hayden Lee (85-86=171) and Josh Vanderploeg (89-84=173) also competed for the Bees.

SAU White finished in a tie for 18th with a 651.

Mount Mercy's Theo Baker won medalist honors with a 6-under 136 (70-66). Grand View's Jack Winkel was the only other player to finish under par, taking second with a 1-under 141 (71-70).

The Bees will next compete in the Central Fall Classic played at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 7-8.