WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The University of Iowa men’s golf team concluded the third round of play at the Purdue Fall Invitational on Monday afternoon. The Hawkeyes finished in third place out of 15 schools shooting 6-over par.

Sophomore Noah Kent led the Hawkeyes, finishing tied for 13th overall. Kent posted a total of 216, shooting rounds of 73, 69, and 74. Junior Gage Messingham and sophomore Max Tjoa both finished tied for 24th, recording 219 each over three rounds. Tjoa tied his career-low at 3-under par in the third round. (69)

It also marks the first time since the ANF Fall Classic on Sept. 6, 2023, the Hawkeyes have had three golfers inside the top-25 in consecutive tournaments (Kent, Messingham and Tjoa).

Iowa was tied for first playing the par five’s at 13-under par for the weekend. The Hawkeyes were second in birdies with 47. Kent was 6-under on par fives which tied a tournament-high.

Chance Rinkol finished tied for 28th with a total of 220, while senior Josh Lundmark closed the tournament tied for 50th with a score of 227.

Iowa competed against: Indiana (-14), Miami University (OH) (-10), Purdue (+9), Toledo (+11), Marquette (+12), VCU (+12), Wisconsin (+15), Illinois State (+16), Ball State (+18), Southern Illinois (+18), Western Kentucky (+27), Northern Illinois (+30), Purdue Fort Wayne (+37), and Butler (+38).

“Today was a team effort. We had some different guys step up, which is great. Max and Chance made clutch putts down the stretch. Our goal the final round was third place. I’m happy we were able to accomplish that. I’m very happy for Max. He needed that round for his confidence he was very impressive today.”