NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Hitting the links for the first time this season, the Manhattanville men's golf team fell to their conference competitor, Mount Saint Mary, 324-319.
 
The Valiants were led by Ryan Moran (Syosset, N.Y./Syosset High School), the 2021 Skyline Conference Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and Manhattanville newcomer, Corey Popowcer (), who tied for second place with a seven-over par 77, to finish off the day.
 
Mount Saint Mary's individual winner, Patrick Shea secured a victory with two shots under the Manhattanville leaders, 75 (+5). 
 
Troy Crosson (Hatfield, Pa./Pennridge) carded an 83 (+13) to finish in seventh place and Connor Hill (Wilmington, Mass./Arlington Catholic) hit for an 87 (+17) to finish in eighth place. 
 
John Sacco (Manhattan, N.Y. /Summit School) finished the day with an 89 (+19) for the Valiants, ending in a tie with MSC's Owen Gallagher for tenth place overall.  
 
Lastly, Josh Fletcher (Calgary, Alb./Central Memorial) completed the course with a 101 (+31) to round out the roster. 
 
Following the season opening loss, Manhattanville will head back to the Powelton Club in Newburgh on Sep. 9 for the MSMC Skyline Season Opener.
 
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