WASHINGTON, Pa. and SALEM, W. Va.- The Mercyhurst men's water polo team won at Salem International, 14-7, on Saturday night. The Lakers fell, 15-9, at Washington and Jefferson earlier in the day.
 
The Lakers took a commanding 6-1 lead at Salem and never looked back. Gavin Oakley led with a goal and five assists. Shaquille Mitchell posted a hat trick, while Samuel Lopez, Dave Matulis, Joe Yamamoto, and Jordan Hodur each scored twice. Kevin Doyle tallied nine saves in goal.
 
Against W&J, the Lakers were tied, 3-all, at the half, but the Presidents pulled away in the second half. Joey Ryan, Yamamoto, Mitchell and Strong each had two goals. Jack Howe added one score.  
 
Gene Bilbao made six saves in net and Andrew Too-A-Foo registered three stops.
 
Mercyhurst is off until October 9, when it opens action in California.