Burlington, Iowa – Matt Broome carded a final round 71 to finish in a tie for 26th place and help Furman to a 14th place finish on Tuesday at the Golfweek Conference Challenge at the par-72 Spirit Hollow Golf Course.

Broome (71-76-71=218), a junior from Barrington, R.I., birdied five holes during the final round, including three on the back nine to finish the 54-hole tournament at two-over par.  J.B. Murphy fired an even-par 72 to finish at nine-over and in a tie for 45th place.

The Paladins (300-303-295=898) finished 14th in the 15-team field, but recorded their best round at seven-over on Tuesday.  Iowa (268-285-280=833) claimed first place at 31-under par with North Carolina State (283-289-276=848) in second place and Liberty University (289-295-271=855) in third.

The Hawkeyes Chris Brant (64-75-67=206) and Vince India (70-66-70=206) tied for individual medalist honors at 10-under.

Furman returns to action at the Big 5 Invitational October 9-10, in Philadelphia, Pa.

14 Furman 300 303 295 898

T21 Matt Broome 71 76 71 218

T45 J.B. Murphy 74 78 72 224

T51 Johnny Kyger 75 73 77 225

67 Anthony Aloi 80 76 77 233

69 Matt Brown 83 78 75 236