HUTCHINSON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris men's golf team improved two places to finish third at the two-day Sword and Shield Invite. Day One was played in Hutchinson, Minn., at Crow River Golf Club, while Day Two was played in Buffalo Lake, Minn., at Oakdale Golf Course.
 
The University of Northwestern won the meet, shooting 46 over par. Joe Stanton from North Central University won the individual title after carding five over par, including a one-under-par round on Day Two.
 
The Cougars placed third out of nine teams, finishing 12 strokes behind first place. Alexander Munson led the Cougars with a 156 (+13). He tallied five birdies across the two days. Peyton Mithun and Kaden Burshiem finished one stroke behind Munson.
 
Results
Place                Name                                       Rd 1                             Rd 2                      Total                
t. 11                  Alexander Munson                    78 (+7)                         78 (+6)                  156 (+13)
t. 15                  Peyton Mithun                          79 (+8)                         78 (+6)                  157 (+14)
t. 15                  Kaden Burshiem                       79 (+8)                         78 (+6)                  157 (+14)
t. 22                  Paxton Sivonen                         82 (+11)                        78 (+6)                  160 (+17)
t. 29                  Jack Boos                                 86 (+15)                        79 (+7)                  161 (+22)
t. 42                  Jacob Steinmetz                        84 (+13)                        91 (+19)    171 (+32)
                       
                       
The Cougars start the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday in Becker, Minn.