TOWNSEND, Mass. - Four Saint Michael's College men's golfers shot in the 70s during at least one round as the Purple Knights opened their 2023-24 season at the Franklin Pierce University Fall Invitational on Sunday and Monday at Northern Spy Golf Club.
 
TEAM RESULTS

• The Purple Knights finished 11th among 11 schools by firing a two-round 314-312--626.
• Sunday's opening round was suspended near the midway point due to inclement weather. The remainder of the 36 holes were completed on Monday.

SAINT MICHAEL'S LEADERS

• Junior Peter Pagliuca (East Boston, Mass./Saint Mary's)
  • 8-over 77-75--152, T-39th
  • 6th and 7th career rounds in 70s
  • Career-low 75 in second round
  • Career-low tournament score
• Senior Zach Taylor (Hanover, Mass./Kimball Union Academy)
  • 77-76--153, T-45th
  • College debut
• Junior Case Kantgias (Bloomfield Hills, Mich./The Frederick Gunn School)
  • 83-77--160, T-56th
  • College debut
• Senior Declan Buckley (Walpole, Mass./Xaverian Brothers)
  • 82-84--166, 61st

• Junior Brennan McFarland (Greeley, Colo./University)
  • 79-88--167, 62nd
  • College debut

NEXT SAINT MICHAEL'S MEET

• Monday at Day 1 of Southern New Hampshire University's Granite State Opener, 8 a.m.