WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marko Djordjevic netted four goals and three assists to lift the No. 17-ranked Bucknell University men’s water polo team to a 12-9 victory over No. 18 George Washington University in Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC)-East Region play. The game was a rematch of the inaugural MAWPC Championship last year claimed by Bucknell, 11-5, on November 20, 2016 at home in Kinney Natatorium.
Four other Bison enjoyed multi-point outings against the Colonials in Tommy Stupp (three goals-two assists), Rade Joksimovic (two goals-two assists), Cooper Dolan (one goal-two assists) and Cullen Jacuzzi (one goal-two assists).
At halftime, Bucknell held a slim 4-3 lead. The third quarter proved to be the difference in the game at the Bison outscored the Colonials, 4-1, to open up an 8-4 advantage.
Jeff Hagen drew six ejections. Stupp led the way with seven steals.
In net, Charlie Niehaus reached the double digits in saves for the third-straight game, making 10.
Release courtesy Bucknell University Athletics Communications
