Gannon Handles Washington & Jefferson 15-13

WASHINGTON, Pa. -- A seven-goal third period propelled the Gannon men's water polo team to a 15-13 victory at Washington & Jefferson Friday evening. The win completed a season sweep of the Presidents, who fell 14-10 September 19 at the Carneval Athletic Pavilion.

Gannon led 5-3 after the first quarter, but W&J rallied back and tied the match at six after the second quarter. The Golden Knights jumped back in front with a 7-4 advantage in the third quarter and headed to the final period with a 13-10 lead. The Presidents out-scored the Golden Knights 3-2 in the final eight minutes to account for the final 15-13 score.

John Krakowski (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) led the offensive attack with four goals. Greg Naranjo (Coral Springs, Fla./Stoneman Douglas) also recorded a hat trick with three goals. Stephen Espinet (Port of Spain, Trinidad/Maple Leaf) and Kenny Milburn (Camp Hill, Pa./Cumberland Valley) added two goals each.

Michael Piper (Houston, Texas/Clear Lake), Jamison Anton (North Wales, Pa./North Penn), Phil Myrick (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) and Rob Bullion (Tonawanda, N.Y./Kenmore East) chipped in one score apiece. Neal Zoellick (Homewood, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor) made 11 saves between the pipes.

Gannon evened its record at 5-5 overall and improved to 3-1 in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) with the victory. Washington & Jefferson dropped to 2-3 overall and within conference play.

Team (1st - 2nd - 3rd - 4th - Final)
Gannon (5 - 1 - 7 - 2 - 15)
Washington & Jefferson (3 - 3 - 4 - 3 - 13)

Gannon Goals (15)
John Krakowski (4)
Greg Naranjo (3)
Stephen Espinet (2)
Kenny Milburn (2)
Michael Piper (1)
Jamison Anton (1)
Phil Myrick (1)
Rob Bullion (1)

Gannon Goalkeeper
Neal Zoellick - 11 saves

Washington & Jefferson (13)
Steve Hilty (3)
Cameron Chaves (3)
Joey Weiland (2)
Not Available (5)

Records
Gannon (5-5 overall, 3-1 CWPA)
Washington & Jefferson (2-3 overall, 2-3 CWPA)

Release courtesy Gannon Athletic Communications