WASHINGTON, Pa. — Mercyhurst University wrapped up a 3-0 Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC)-West Region weekend at Washington & Jefferson College as the Lakers swamped Connecticut College, 18-13, La Salle University, 16-8, and the host Presidents, 16-9.
The Lakers began the weekend by taking down Connecticut College on Saturday, September 23, with a season-high 18 goals. The win marks Mercyhurst’s third-straight win over the Camels dating back to last year.
The Lakers had a balanced attack offensively in the game with ten different players scoring at least one goal. Alex Cappuccio led the way with three goals all scored in the first half.
The Lakers scored first and never gave up the lead. Mercyhurst outscored CC in every quarter and drew 11 exclusions to the Camels’ five.
Mercyhurst followed up its first win of the weekend by doubling La Salle’s score in game two. The Lakers continued their balanced offensive attack with nine different players scoring at least one goal.
John Reyes and Philip Jenny led the team with three goals and an assist each. Reyes also had three drawn exclusions.
The Lakers had a much better time converting their scoring chances with a .457 shooting percentage (16-for-35) to La Salle’s .267 (8-for-30).
After a 2-2 first quarter, Mercyhurst outscored the Explorers 14-6 over the span of the final three quarters.
On Sunday, September 24, Mercyhurst concluded the weekend with a seven-point win over the host Presidents. The last time the Lakers scored double-digit goals in three straight games was during the team’s run to capture the 2016 MAWPC-Western Division Championship in Erie last November.
Three Lakers scored at least three goals each. Connor Schmitz and Ryan Witoslawski had four goals apiece, while Daniel Alvarez added three.
Alvarez won all three of his sprints, bringing his weekend sprint total to eight wins and one loss.
After leading 6-3 at the half, the Lakers pulled away with a 5-1 third quarter. Despite going one-for-nine on the power play, Mercyhurst had a .410 shooting percentage (16-for-39).
Release courtesy Mercyhurst University Athletics Communications
