Men's Water Polo | 9/22/2018 7:08:00 PM

Date: Friday, Sept. 21, 2018
Where: Washington & Jefferson College – Washington, Pa.
Opponent: Mercyhurst 
Result: L, 11-12
 
How it Happened: The Washington & Jefferson men's water polo team was tied 10-10 with Mercyhurst heading into the fourth quarter of its night bout on Friday, but fell just short in a 12-11 setback on Senior Day. 
  
Top Performer: Will Kitsch (Mohnton, Pa./Governor Mifflin) led the way for the Presidents with five goals and an assist in the close contest. 
 
The Rest: Dylan Gwinn (Baltimore, Md./Mount St. Joseph) finished next on the team with three goals, while Troy Smith (San Marcos, Calif./San Marcos) tallied two scores. Smith also racked up four assists on the evening to lead the Red & Black. In goal, Nick Spehar (Perkasie, Pa./Pennridge) made 22 saves against the tough Laker offense. 
 
 
Date: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018
Where: Washington & Jefferson College – Washington, Pa.
Opponent: Connecticut College
Result: W, 16-9
 
How it Happened: W&J bounced back quickly from Friday's loss to top Connecticut College, 16-9, on Saturday morning at the Henry Memorial Natatorium.
 
Top Performer: Smith logged five goals and dished out two assists to guide the Presidents to victory over the Camels. 
 
The Rest: Freshman Dustin Reinke (Fresno, Calif./Buchanan) scored four times to finish second on the team, while Kitsch added three more goals to his total for the weekend. Cam Spicer (Lansing, Mich./East Lansing) had an all-around day with a team-leading three assists to go along with two goals. Spehar made 12 saves and dished out an assist to pick up his fourth win of the year. 

What's next: The Presidents have matches against both Gannon and Salem on the schedule to close out play this weekend.