Huachai (75-77--152) finished just three strokes off the pace of Oliver Armour from Hannibal-LaGrange College for medalist honors. It marked his fourth straight top-10 effort this fall.
The Saints battled winds whipping in excess of 40 mph in Monday's final round at Spirit Hollow Golf Course to card a team score of 344.
Ashford (335-344--679) finished seventh out of a seven-team field that included Midwest Collegiate Conference schools Iowa Wesleyan College and William Penn University.
"The wind was brutal yesterday and we just didn't turn in a great performance," AU Head Coach Chris Powers said. "Nac's score on Monday would have easily been around a 72 in normal conditions. The wind was affecting everyone's play."
Huachai started Monday in third just three shots back of the lead after an opening-round 75 (+3) on Sunday. He said a total of six three putts and a missed 16-inch putt on the green over two days was his downfall.
After missing the season-opening Clarke College dual because he wasn't enrolled, the Floridian has finished in the top 10 at the Duane Chanay Invitational (T10), St. Francis Fall Classic (T7), Clarke Invitational (3rd) and now the IWC Fun City Classic (2nd).
If his finishes are any indication of a trend, Huachai is looking primed for his first collegiate title at the Viterbo Invitational
"It was cold and windy, gusting and freezing for 16 holes," Huachai quipped. "I'm disappointed with my putting because I was in a position to potentially win, but I'll work hard to get ready for the next tournament."
Senior Tyler Sukut of Clinton finished in the top half of the 40-player field, tying for 18th.
Freshman Lucas Mulholland of Mount Vernon, wrapped with an 89 to finish with a two-day total of 176 to finish tied for 32nd. Sophomores Colt Ostrum and Justin Fritz, both of Mt. Carroll, Ill., finished 37th and 38th, respectively.
The Saints close out the fall at the Viterbo Invitational Oct. 4-5 in La Crosse, Wis.
