Jared Tigges tied for third to lead St. Ambrose at The Verhille Invitational played at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City, Iowa, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tigges fired an even-par 72 to begin play that backed that up with a 75 to finish with a 3-over 147. He was the only Bee to shoot both rounds in the 70s.

Despite the 72, SAU got off to a slow start Tuesday, shooting a 316 to sit in a tie for eighth place in the 14-team field. But the Bees picked it up Wednesday, firing a 305 to climb into sixth, just a shot behind Culver-Stockton. St. Ambrose finished with a 621 (316-305).

Owen Hultman shot rounds of 80 and 76 for a 156 to tie for 23rd individually. Dylan McAleer made a big day-two move. After shooting a first-day 86, McAleer matched Tigges with the team's low round of the tournament, carding a 72. That left him with a 158 total.

Hunter Mettille started with a 78 before slipping with an 82 Wednesday. He totaled a 160. Mark Schomer (86-83) shot a 169.

Jacob Rude led a second SAU team with a 158. He had rounds of 77 and 81. Justin Endthoff had back-to-back 81s for his 162. Tim Marcum (79-83) also finished with a 162. Reid Calvert (83-82=165) and Drew Eden (90-83=173) also competed for the second team. That group finished 12th with a 647 (320-327).

Kirkwood won the team title, shooting an 8-over 584 (288-296). And Kirkwood's Grant Greazel was individual medalist with a 1-under 143 (71-72).

St. Ambrose will compete in the CCAC Championships at Cinder Ridge Golf Course in Wilmington, Ill., next Monday and Tuesday.