GAFFNEY, S.C. — Nate Caughman finished fifth and earned a spot on the all-tournament team to lead the Columbia International University men's golf team at the Pioneer Invitational, hosted by Spartanburg Methodist College at Cherokee National Golf Course.

Caughman opened with a 76 before carding consecutive rounds of 74 to finish at 224, 8 over par. His steady performance paced the Rams, who finished 11th with a three-round total of 956. CIU recorded team scores of 319, 315 and 322.

"Not our best stuff this week. Proud of how the guys fought in the third round, but we have to be better," CIU head coach Major McWhorter said. "Nate played well this week and was able to secure a top-five finish."

Braydon Hileman shot 75 in the opening round and 79 in each of the final two rounds for a total of 233. Austin Carter posted rounds of 80, 82 and 83 to finish at 245, while Santos Espinosa rounded out CIU's lineup with a 254 after rounds of 88, 80 and 86.

The Rams return to action Oct. 19 at the AAC Fall Preview at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Ga.