Muncie, IN-The Cleveland State men's golf team posted a 4-over 284 in the final round of the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational to finish at 10-over par for the tournament. The Vikings improved by two spots to move up to a seventh-place team finish in the overall standings. Host Ball State took the team title finishing 27-under par.

Brody Simms continued his strong play as he posted an under-par finish for the third time in three fall events to start the season. Simms closed with a 1-over 71 that included four birdies to finish 3-under for the tournament and in 14^th place. Simms tied for third in the field with 38 total pars for the event.

Dillon Pendergast tied for the third best score of the day on Sunday with a 3-under 67. Pendergast moved up 26 spots in the individual standings into a tie for 28^th at 2-over par. Pendergast started his day on the 13^th hole and made four birdies in his first five holes. He added one more on the front nine for a total of five in his final round.

Trace Gibson posted his best finish of the season as he closed at 5-over par in a tie for 38^th. Gibson, a freshman playing in his first collegiate events, carded a 4-over 74 in the final round.
Ryan Dinan finished tied for 45^th at 6-over par and Dominik Cosic finished tied for 66^th at 11-over. Dinan shot a final round 72 and Cosic finished with a 75.

Ben Scheeff, playing as an individual, posted his season-low round on the final day. Scheeff carded an even par round of 70 which included three birdies. He finished in 78^th place at 15-over par.

Cleveland State returns home and will have some time off before the Vikings will host the Tom Tontimonia Invitational. The tournament is scheduled for October 6-7 at Lakewood Country Club in Westlake.