Several birdies helped 2012 Washington graduate Alex Thode finish in the top five of a collegiate golf tournament last week. The Lewis University senior was in Mountain Home, Arkansas Monday and Tuesday, competing with the Flyers men’s golf team in the Southern Bancorp Invite hosted by Henderson State University. The Flyers placed third out of the eight team field, recording 606 strokes.

Thode concluded the two-day event in a tie for fifth place, scoring a 149 during the two day tournament. He carded a 1 under 71 during play on Monday before recording a 6 over 78 on the tournament’s final day. Thode scored seven birdies during the 36 hole event.

The Flyers’ golf team returns to the course today in Noblesville, Indiana, competing in the Midwest Regional tournament.