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Ed Mailliard

Men's Water Polo

Mercyhurst Men's Water Polo Defeats Gannon University

LEWISBURG, PA – Mercyhurst concluded the weekend with a victory over Gannon University, making them 3-0 against the Golden Knights on the year. The Lakers jumped out to an early three-goal lead, ending the first quarter with 4 - 1. Gannon came out firing in the second, outscoring Mercyhurst 4 – 2, and cutting the Lakers lead to one entering halftime. The two rivals battled evenly through the third, scoring two goals a piece. The Lakers got the better of Gannon in the fourth, concluding the game with a 3 – 2 fourth quarter, and leading to an 11 – 9 final.
            Senior Dave Matulis and junior Jack Howe both put up hat tricks in the win. Jordan Hodur added two goals of his own to the final tally. While the freshman trio of Alec Diaz, Phillip Jenny, and Otis Tyson all added a goal of their own. Andrew Too – A – Foo was solid in net, recording eight saves and one steal in the contest.
            The Lakers are hopeful to receive an at large bid for the CWPA Championship in Cambridge, MA. The tournament begins November 20 and concludes November 22. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Jordan Hodur

#3 Jordan Hodur

D
5' 9"
Senior
Jack Howe

#7 Jack Howe

D
5' 11"
Junior
Dave Matulis

#9 Dave Matulis

U
6' 5"
Senior
Alec Diaz

#8 Alec Diaz

D
5' 11"
Freshman
Otis Tyson

#14 Otis Tyson

U
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jordan Hodur

#3 Jordan Hodur

5' 9"
Senior
D
Jack Howe

#7 Jack Howe

5' 11"
Junior
D
Dave Matulis

#9 Dave Matulis

6' 5"
Senior
U
Alec Diaz

#8 Alec Diaz

5' 11"
Freshman
D
Otis Tyson

#14 Otis Tyson

6' 0"
Freshman
U