BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – The Southern Arkansas University Muleriders finished up their 2026 Great American Conference Championship Tournament in third place at +28 over par with 892 total strokes through three rounds of play. The men recorded rounds of +12, +4, and +12 as a team through three rounds of play.
 
Luke Cote was the top finisher for the Muleriders in sixth individually. The First Team All-GAC selection showed why as he finished at +4 over par through three rounds of play. Cote recorded rounds of +1 (73), +3 (75), and even par (72) to record his fourth top seven finish of the season.
 
Jett Stephenson finished his first GAC tournament tied for seventh at +6 over par. Stephenson recorded rounds of +4 (76), even par (72), and +2 (74) through three rounds of play. The finish was his second top seven finish of the season.
 
Collin Spangler finished tied for 11th through three rounds of play at +7 over par. Spangler recorded rounds of +3 (75), even par (72), and +4 (76) through three rounds of play. The 11th place finish was his best of the season.
 
Carter Bell put the bow on his first GAC tournament finishing tied for 20th at +11 over par. Bell shot rounds of +4 (76), +1 (73), and +6 (78) through three rounds of play. The finish was his third top 20 finish of the season.
 
Will Blake rounded out his tournament tying for 39th at +17 over par. Blake recorded rounds of +5 (77), +5 (77), and +7 (79) through three rounds of play. The finish was his best of the season.
 
Stewart Druin also competed as an individual and finished in 47th at +24 over par. Druin recorded rounds of +3 (75), +5 (77), and +16 (88) through three rounds of play. The finish was his second top 47 finish of the year.
 
 Up Next
The Mulerider men will look towards more postseason play as they hope to compete at the Division II Central Region Regional. Fans can follow the Men's Golf team at Muleriderathletics.com as the selection date approaches for more information.