HAMPDEN, Mass. - Lafayette shot 19-over-par, tying for 12th with Rhode Island on the first day of the Connecticut Cup, hosted by Connecticut. 

Senior Harry Dessel turned in a 74 at the par-72, 7,093 yard Greathorse Golf Club. Dessel collected two birdies in his first round, placing him in a tie for 19th. Freshman Viktor Kofod-Olsen, playing in his inaugural invitational as a member of the Maroon and White, landed t-42 after shooting five-over-par. Sophomore Travis Robertson and rookie Liam Brandt each carded 78, finishing in a tie for 56th. Both golfers remain one stroke behind Kofod-Olsen.

Hudson Pace shot 10-over-par, resting t-76. Sophomore Harrison Browne (79), participating as an individual, recorded three birdies in his round to place in 61st with 36 holes left to play.

Currently pacing the 15-team field is Connecticut, carding an even-par 288. The hosts hold a six-stroke advantage over second-place Villanova. Holy Cross' John Scully notched three birdies and an eagle to shoot a 69, leading the invitational's 83 other golfers. 

The Leopards resume play Monday at 8:30 a.m.