LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell University improved to 6-10 on the season, including a 3-4 mark in Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC) action, as the Bison defeated Mercyhurst University (0-11, 0-7 MAWPC) by a 21-9 score at home in Kinney Natatorium.
The win marks Bucknell’s second straight victory as the the Bison offense dominated the proceedings with nine different players recording a goal. The Orange & Blue substituted at well and played three goalkeepers.
Aleksa Stefanovic led the Bison with five goals. The Bison went an efficient five-of-six on penalty shots. The three goakeepers, David Dumitru, Mateo Herrera and Aiden Stone combined for 14 saves.
Bucknell sprinted to a 3-0 lead before the Lakers could tally a response. Mercyhurst wouldcut the Bison lead to within three goals four different times before a 5-0 Bison run ensured a suitable separation at 12-4. Jovan Udovicic scored two of Bucknell’s five goals. Mercyhurst added a cage-finder before halftime to establish a 12-5 situation.
The Bison started sluggish in the third quarter but the Lakers could not capitalize. Bucknell rallied the forces and scored three goals, leading 15-7 entering the final stanza.
The Orange & Blue rolled in the last eight minutes as six different Bison tallied a goal. Mercyhurst answered with two goals. Kai Johnson scored the final tally for the 21-9 result.
Information courtesy Bucknell University Athletics Communications
