WILKES-BARRE, PA (September 5, 2018) -- The King's College men's golf team opened its 2018-19 season Wednesday afternoon, falling to the University of Scranton 306-341 in action from the Wyoming Valley Country Club. 

The Monarchs were led by sophomore Evan Murphy, who fired a season-starting, 18-hole score of 81. Connor Logoyda posted the day's second-best score for the Monarchs with an 84, while Alex Rowan carded an 85. Tyler Papura finished the round with a 91 on the day, and Lyle Luckenbill finished with a 102 in the opening tournament of the season. 

Scranton was paced by the 74 from Brett Lubba, while Nick Campanelli also finished with a 74 for the Royals. 

The two teams will battle once again next Tuesday afternoon, heading to Glenmaura National Golf Club in Moosic, PA for another dual match.