CONCORD, N.H. - The Saint Michael's College men's golf team improved its score for a second consecutive round on Tuesday when Southern New Hampshire University's 54-hole, three-round Penmen Fall Invitational concluded at Concord Country Club. Senior Declan Buckley (Walpole, Mass./Xaverian Brothers) was five strokes off the lead in the final round, tying for 14th place.
 
TEAM RESULTS

• On Tuesday alone, the Purple and Gold took 12th out of 14 institutions, carding a 32-over 312 to easily outdistance Felician University (326) and the University of New Haven (337).
• The Purple Knights finished 13th among 14 schools after firing a 339-316-312--967 for the tournament.
• Saint Michael's was the only school to improve its score in each round.
• Post University won with a three-round line of 292-283-293--868.

SAINT MICHAEL'S LEADERS

• Senior Declan Buckley (Walpole, Mass./Xaverian Brothers)
  • 23-over 83-76-74--233, T-60th
  • Improved 11 positions between second and third rounds
  • Career-low-tying 4-over 74 on Tuesday, coming within five strokes of leader and tying for 14th
  • 23rd career round in 70s on Tuesday
• Senior Zach Taylor (Hanover, Mass./Kimball Union Academy)
  • 82-77-82--241, T-71st
• Junior Peter Pagliuca (East Boston, Mass./Saint Mary's)
  • 86-81-79--246, T-75th
  • 9th career round in 70s on Tuesday
• Junior Brennan McFarland (Greeley, Colo./University)
  • 88-82-77--247, 76th
  • 2nd career round in 70s on Tuesday
  • Career-low round on Tuesday
• Senior Alex Dalton (Andover, Mass./Andover)
  • 95-84-91--270, 81st

NEXT SAINT MICHAEL'S MEET

• Oct. 9 at Post's Eagles Invitational at Watertown (Conn.) Golf Club.