SALEM, W.Va. — Salem International University celebrated its Senior Class and split its Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC)-West Region homestand against Washington & Jefferson College and Gannon University.
On Friday, September 22, the Tigers defeated W&J by a 19-2 final score as three Tigers posted hat-tricks. Milos Popovic set the tone early for SIU, scoring two goals within a minute of each other in the first quarter and struck again in the third quarter. Marton Dudok and Marino Chorro also scored three goals.
SIU honored Djordje Stavrevski, Chad Doerrman, Mike Roake and Marton Dudok on Senior Day on Saturday, September 23, before dropping a 16-15 decision to Gannon.
“These four seniors have been instrumental in where this program is today,” said head coach Robert Bullion. “I am sad to see them move on but I am confident they will be very successful individuals going into the workforce. I’m very proud of them.”
The Tigers carried a 12-9 lead into the fourth quarter against the Golden Knights, but surrendered seven goals over the final eight minutes.
Popovic and Stavresvski led SIU with four goals each.
Popovic struck early, putting in three goals in the first half while Stavrevski had three goals in the third quarter. But the Tigers were outscored 12-6 in the second and fourth quarters when Gannon shot at the shallow end of the pool.
Nick Williams led Gannon with five goals.
Information courtesy Salem International University Athletics Communications
