JONESBORO, Ark. (4/5/16) – The Arkansas State men's golf team finished the final round of the Red Wolves Intercollegiate Tuesday tied with UT Martin for first place, but dropped a sudden death playoff against the Skyhawks to fall just short of the tournament championship at RidgePointe Country Club.

The Red Wolves opened play Monday by shooting a 278 and 277 for the first and second rounds, respectively, to grab a six-stroke lead over UT Martin heading into today's third-and-final round. However, playing the last round in harsher weather conditions, A-State's score climbed to a 297 and the Skyhawks shot a 291 to force extra play.

The playoff was conducted on the 18th hole and although the Red Wolves made four pars, the Skyhawks counted with two pars and two birdies for the victory.

“We unfortunately weren't able to finish with a win, but really that started yesterday and wasn't just about today – (UT Martin) outplayed us today,” said A-State head coach Mike Hagen . “We had it 11-under par yesterday with about five or six to play and gave a bunch back, and then did it again in the second round. You can't do that and keep spotting good teams shots, but we'll learn from this experience as we get ready for another tournament before the conference championships.”

The Red Wolves were led by four players finishing among the top-20 individual leaders, including all-tournament selection Andrew Huseman . The sophomore recorded a combined 210 to finish tied for third place.

Oswin Schlenkrich posted a combined 212 to place sixth for the Red Wolves, while Tanner Napier finished tied for seventh with a 215 and Seth Garner tied for 17th with a 220. Also competing for A-State's leading team was Joel Wendin , who ended the tourney tied for 43rd place with a 227.

A-State used a second five-man squad in the tournament, and the group finished sixth among the 15-team field with an 886 (294-277-315). The team was led by Cameron McRae and Petter Salqvist , who both shot a 221 to finish tied for 19th place.

Trent Jones followed in a tie for 22nd place with a 222, while Matt Loiacano finished tied for 24th with a 224 and Drake Merritt 75th with a 244.

Arkansas State returns to action April 11-12 at the ORU Shootout in Tulsa, Okla.

ARKANSAS STATE RESULTS

Place, Name (RD 1-RD 2-RD 3—TOTAL)

T1, Arkansas State (278-277-297—852)

T3, Andrew Huseman (71-66-73—210)

6, Oswin Schlenkrich (67-69-76—212)

T7, Tanner Napier (71-69-75—215)

T17, Seth Garner (74-73-73—220)

T43, Joel Wendin (69-74-84—227)