BELLPORT, N.Y. – The Manhattanville University men's golf team opened the 2026 season on Friday, competing at the Saint Joseph's University Long Island Invitational. The Valiants shot a team score of 339 (+55) on the Par 71 course, tying for second place in the four-team field.

Making his debut for the Valiant golf team, Brandon Paluszak (Powell, Ohio/Gilmour Academy) led the team with a round of 79 (+8). The sophomore finished tied for second overall alongside Purchase's David Hoagland, four strokes shy of first place.

Jack Roberts (Middlefield, CT/Lyman Hall) and Evan Kaloski (Center Moriches, N.Y./Center Moriches) also had strong showings in their first trips around the green with a pair of top-ten finishes. Sophomore Roberts shot an 82 (+11), tying for 6^th place, while the junior Kaloski placed 8^th with a score of 84 (+13).

Rounding out the Valiants' foursome, Jude Signore () posted a round of 94 (+23), good for a three-way tie for 13^th.

The Golden Eagles' Chase Zere shot a invitational-low of 75 (+4) to claim first place. Saint Joseph's would also finish atop the team leaderboards with a collective round of 326 (+42).

The Valiants were tied with Purchase in the standings with matching scores of 339. Mount Saint Vincent rounded out the team standings in fourth, shooting 413 (+129).

Up Next
The Valiants will play host their next time on the greens, hosting the Manhattanville University Fall Invitational at The Links at Union Vale on Sept. 21.

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