State sports briefs | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The No. 13 University of Arkansas men’s golf team nearly closed the gap at The Bryan Bros Collegiate on Tuesday in West Columbia, S.C. After climbing from fourth place on Monday to a third-round best of 10-under to tie for the lead, the Razorbacks finished one shot behind Ole Miss. Arkansas posted 18-under overall, while the Rebels closed with a 6-under final round to reach 19-under. Liberty was third at 17-under and Clemson fourth at 9-under at Solina Golf Club. Junior Erich Fortlage led Arkansas with an 8-under three-round total, finishing one shot behind Liberty’s Austin Krahn (9-under). Arkansas will host The Blessings Collegiate at its home course in Johnson starting Saturday.