Salem, W.Va. - The Mercyhurst College men's water polo team extended its winning streak to seven games Saturday afternoon, as the Lakers captured a pair of road wins over Collegiate Water Polo Association foes Washington & Jefferson and Salem International. The Lakers (8-2, 5-0 CWPA) downed the Presidents 7-6 in the early game before doubling up Salem by a score of 8-4 in the night cap.

Junior Alex Moggridge and freshman Ian Tasman led the offense in the game against W & J, combining for seven points. Moggridge scored two goals and added two assists while Tasman put away two scores and dished out a helper. Both players also contributed on defense with two steals apiece. Freshmen Colin Albue, Luis Solis and Adam Borgman gave the offense a hand with single tallies.

In the game against the Tigers, Mercyhurst did all of its damage in the first quarter, building an 8-1 advantage. Seven different players got in on the scoring action, with Albue, Solis, freshman William Page and sophomore Gui Alves all finding the back of the cage. Borgman expanded his Saturday goal total to three with a pair of markers.

Junior Andy Sekulski combined for 38 saves in the two games. He stopped 24 against W & J before registering 14 against the Tigers. He now stands at 8-2 on the season.

Mercyhurst returns to pool on Friday, Oct. 9, with another contest against Salem International at 8 p.m.