SILVIS, Ill. -- Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) captured the program's first men's golf national title today at the 73rd annual NAIA Men's Golf National Championship at TPC Deere Run.

The Blue Raiders shot a three-round total of 862 (287-282-293) to beat second-place Oklahoma City by two strokes and third-place Wayland Baptist (Texas) by four shots.

Dalton State's Jack Whaley won the individual title with a three-round total of 8-under par 205 (61-72-72).  Faulkner's (Ala.) Rodolphe Cicala finished second at 5-under par 208 (65-72-71).

Lindsey Wilson began the day with a one-stroke lead, only to see Wayland Baptist and Keiser (Fla.) each snatch the lead early in the final round. The Blue Raiders regained the lead in the latter stages of the opening nine and never trailed again.

Lindsey Wilson extended that lead to as many as 10 shots midway through the back nine, before encountering some bumps in the road. The Blue Raider lead shrank back to single digits as Oklahoma City posted its 864 (287-285-292) and waited for the final pairings to approach the clubhouse.

Lindsey Wilson led by two shots as Rio Saigal -- who finished tied for third at 4-under par 209 (68-67-74) -- hit his approach shot to 18 feet on the final hole of the championship. A two-putt par secured the title.

Keiser finished fourth in the championship, followed by Dalton State and MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), who tied for fifth.

The top 15 players earned all-tournament team honors.