VESTAL, N.Y. – Mercyhurst Men's Golf participated in the Matthews Auto Collegiate Golf Invitational, held on October 4-5 at The Links at Hiawatha Landing in Apalachin, New York. The tournament featured a strong field of 13 collegiate teams, including host Binghamton, and was played over two rounds on a challenging 7,104-yard, par-72 course. Mercyhurst finished 11th out of 13 teams.

In the team competition, Mercyhurst posted a total score of 619 (+43), with rounds of 299 (+11) and 320 (+32). The tournament was won by Bucknell with a score of 586 (+10). 

Individually, Ryan Wolk of Mercyhurst delivered an impressive performance, finishing tied for 9th out of 87 competitors with a total score of 147 (+3) over the two rounds. He shot 73 (+1) in the first round and 74 (+2) in the second round, showcasing his consistency on the course. Wolk's top-10 finish was a highlight for Mercyhurst in a field featuring several standout collegiate golfers.  Peter Malo Jr. finished tied for 34th at 154 (+10), opening the tournament with a 75 before posting a 79 in the second round. Tyce McClain finished tied for 62nd at 159 (+15), with a first-round 74 (+2), while Jonah Schollaert finished tied for 64th at 161 (+17) after shooting a 79 in the opening round. Barrett Paolini rounded out the Mercyhurst lineup, finishing tied for 80th at 165 (+21) after carding a 77 (+5) in the first round.

Overall, the tournament provided valuable experience for Mercyhurst's golfers against a competitive lineup. The team's final placement was 11th, with individual excellence demonstrated by Ryan Wolk's strong showing.

Up next, the Lakers head to Lewisburg, PA to compete in the three-day Bucknell Invitational on October 11th through the 13th.