LEHMAN, PA – The Wilkes University men's golf team fell by just five strokes in a close match against Marywood University 346-351 Tuesday afternoon at the Huntsville Golf Club.
 
The Colonels moved to 2-2 overall on the fall season in dual matches.
 
Max Cocchi (Ludlow, MA/Tilton School) and Andrew Finke (West Milford, NJ/West Milford Twp.) led the way each shooting an 82 on the Par 72 course, good for a second place tie. Cole Jungwirth (Bloomington, MN/Jefferson) followed with an 88 while Jay Gallagher (Reading, MA/Kents Hill School) carded a 99 and Michael Gurska (Revere, MA/The Rivers School) a 108.
 
Marywood's Francesco Pazzaglia topped all scorers at the match carding a 77 (+5) on the day for first place honors.
 
Wilkes is back on its home course Thursday when the Colonels host cross-town rival King's College at 2:00 p.m.
 
Wilkes – 351
M. Cocchi – 82
A. Finke – 82
C. Jungwirth – 88
J. Gallagher – 99
M. Gurska – 108
 
Marywood – 346
F. Pazzagila – 77
B. Williams – 87
L. Firmstone – 91
C. Virkitis – 91
L. Flederbach – 96