SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas -- Luke Nelson captured his first career tournament title as the LeTourneau men's golf team sent golfers to the Sulphur Springs Invitational, which concluded on Tuesday at the par-71 Sulphur Springs Country Club.

The medalist finish was the first in Nelson's career. LeTourneau had B and C teams competing in the tournament with 12 golfers overall. The YellowJacket B team came in second and the C team was fifth overall.

Nelson finished with an even-par, 213 (73-73-67) and climbed 10 spots in the final round to earn the top spot. The sophomore fired a career-best 4-under, 67 in the final round with five birdies, including a birdie on his final hole to clinch the victory. He had 12 birdies and one eagle in the 54-hole tournament.

Matthew Elliott also had a career-best round in Tuesday's final round with his 4-under, 67. Elliott eagled his final hole to cap a round that featured six birdies as he moved up 12 spots to place in a tie for third overall. Elliott finished with a 2-over, 215 (74-74-67).

Trey Cates produced a top-five finish as he placed fifth with a 3-over, 216 (72-69-75). Cates had a second round score of 2, under, 69 that was highlighted by seven birdies. He had 10 birdies for the tournament and one eagle. 

Leo Lamounier was 12th overall with a 7-over, 220 (73-71-76) as he cared an even-par round of 71 in Monday's second round. He ended the tournament with 10 birdies, four of which came in the second round. Dylan Bradley was 14th with a 9-over, 222 (73-75-74) with 10 birdies and one eagle.

Daniel Arcocha and Rafa Torres each finished in a tie for 19th at 12-over, 225. Arcocha had a second round 1-under, 70 with six birdies while Torres had an even-par, 71 in round two with a pair of birdies.

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LeTourneau returns to action on Oct. 18-20 at the Golfweek October Classic in Sandestin, Fla.

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