Men's Golf | March 5, 2023

OCEAN VIEW, N.J. — The La Salle men's golf team holds a one stroke lead in the team standings after the first day of the South Jersey Kick Off on Saturday at Shore Gate Golf Club's par-72 course.
 
The Explorers combined for a total score of 26-over-par 314 to finish ahead of Hofstra (+27) for the round. The two-day tournament will continue on Sunday. 
 
The Explorers sit atop the standings after having three players in the top 10.
 
Kevin Lydon led the way by firing a 5-over 77. The freshman finished the round in a tie for fifth place.
 
Following Lydon for the Explorers was senior Nikita Romanov, who shot a 6-over 78 to end the day in sixth. Anthony Garcia was the other top-10 finisher for the Explorers, as the freshman shot a 7-over 79 to finish in a tie for ninth.
 
Karsen Rush rounded out the Explorers' lineup with an 8-over 80. The senior sits in a tie for 14^th.
 
The Explorers also had five players competing as individuals in the tournament and not factoring into the team score.
 
Alex Geka had a nice round, shooting a 6-over 78. Ryan Smiley and Ben Battye also ended the day in the top 20, as Smiley shot an 80 to finish 14^th while Battye posted a 9-over 81 to end in a tie for 17^th.