SLU Men's Golf Finishes Third at Arkansas State Spring Invitational

The Lions post four top-20 showings ahead of the Southland Conference Championships.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:38pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a golf tournament, with sharp planes of emerald green, sky blue, and golden yellow hues.Southeastern Louisiana's strong showing at the Arkansas State Spring Invitational sets the stage for a promising run at the Southland Conference Championships.Jonesboro Today

The Southeastern Louisiana University men's golf team finished third at the Arkansas State Spring Invitational, carding a two-over par 290 in the final round to finish +15 for the tournament. Griffin Dorr and Landen East tied for fifth place at two-under par, while David Marsh and Noah Bumgarner also finished in the top 20.

Why it matters

This strong performance serves as a positive tune-up for the Southeastern Louisiana golf team as they prepare to compete in the upcoming Southland Conference Championships. The team's momentum heading into the postseason could be a key factor in their success.

The details

Southeastern Louisiana recorded the second-lowest round of the day among the 11-team field in the final round. Host Arkansas State won the tournament by a commanding 38 strokes at 25-under par. In addition to Dorr and East's top-five finishes, Marsh tied for 18th at +3 and Bumgarner tied for 19th at +4. Gavin Ingram, Patrick Blaum, and Ethan Dial also competed for the Lions.

  • The Arkansas State Spring Invitational took place on April 14, 2026.
  • The Southland Conference Championships are scheduled for April 20-22, 2026 in Kerrville, Texas.

The players

Griffin Dorr

A member of the Southeastern Louisiana University men's golf team who tied for fifth place at the Arkansas State Spring Invitational.

Landen East

A member of the Southeastern Louisiana University men's golf team who tied for fifth place at the Arkansas State Spring Invitational.

David Marsh

A member of the Southeastern Louisiana University men's golf team who tied for 18th place at the Arkansas State Spring Invitational.

Noah Bumgarner

A member of the Southeastern Louisiana University men's golf team who tied for 19th place at the Arkansas State Spring Invitational.

Thomas Schmidt

The individual medalist at the Arkansas State Spring Invitational, finishing at six-under par.

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What’s next

The Southeastern Louisiana men's golf team will compete in the Southland Conference Championships on April 20-22, 2026 in Kerrville, Texas.

The takeaway

Southeastern Louisiana's third-place finish at the Arkansas State Spring Invitational, with four golfers finishing in the top 20, demonstrates the team's momentum heading into the Southland Conference Championships. This performance suggests the Lions have a strong chance of success in the postseason tournament.