MADISON, Ill. — Missouri Baptist University men's golf opened its fall season with an eighth-place finish at the Arch Cup hosted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis, completing the 36-hole event Tuesday at Gateway National Golf Links.

The Spartans shot rounds of 307 (+23) and 304 (+20) for a team total of 611 (+55). Pedro Cordova led the way with rounds of 73–74 for a 147 (+5), placing him in a tie for 16th overall. Logan Malott followed closely with scores of 73–75 to finish at 148 (+6) and tied for 19th.

Luke Gardner posted the team's low round on Tuesday with a 73, ending at 153 (+11). Gonzalo Pacheco Gonzalez (81–82) and Jacob Sturm (83–86) rounded out the team scoring.

Competing as individuals, Ruger Govero fired rounds of 80–76 for 156 (+14), while Blaze Greathouse went 83–79 to finish at 162 (+19).

Host Missouri–St. Louis claimed both the team and individual titles, with Daniel Solavera finishing at the top with a 70-66 (-6).