Men's Water Polo | 11/9/2014 6:26:00 PM

PRINCETON, N.J.- The Mercyhurst men's water polo team fell, 14-12, to Gannon at the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Southern Championships Sunday afternoon. The Lakers finished eighth at the event, hosted by Princeton University.
 
Mercyhurst went down, 4-3, after a quarter and trailed, 8-7, at the half. The Lakers came up with four goals in the third to go ahead, 11-9, but the Golden Knights rallied in the fourth frame and picked up the victory.
 
Alex Strong led with four goals and two assists. Jordan Hodur posted a goal and three helpers, while Samuel Lopez and Joe Yamamoto each put up a goal and two assists. Christian Dudley and Gavin Oakley added two goals apiece and Joey Ryan scored once. Kevin Doyle tallied five saves in net.
 
The Lakers have 15-13 in 2014, recording their nine consecutive winning season. They remain alive for an at-large bid for the CWPA Championships in two weeks. At-large bids will be announced on Monday.