HARTWELL, Ga. — CIU men's golf finished third at the NCCAA South Region Championship at Cateechee Golf Club, led by a runner-up performance from Braydon Hileman.

The Rams, who had won the event the previous three seasons, posted a two-round total of 620 with rounds of 305 and 315. Host Toccoa Falls College claimed the championship.

Hileman paced CIU with a 4-over-par 148, opening with a 75 before improving to a 73 in the final round. He recorded three birdies Tuesday, including two on the back nine, to secure second place.

Nate Caughman gave the Rams two top-five finishers, tying for fifth with a 153. Caughman opened with a team-best 73 before shooting an 80 in the second round.

Santos Espinosa tied for 11th with a 160, following a first-round 77 with an 83. Tucker Williams finished tied for 15th at 162 after rounds of 80 and 82, while Austin Carter tied for 17th with a 163, improving from an 83 to an 80.

CIU returns to action Oct. 12-13 at the Pioneer Fall Invitational at Cherokee National Golf Course in Gaffney, S.C.