PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Washington & Jefferson College men's water polo team began its 20^th season as a varsity program in Pittsburgh at the W&J Invitational, hosted at Highland Pool.
 
Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
Where: Highland Pool – Pittsburgh, Pa.
Opponent: Penn State Behrend
Result: L, 13-9
 
How it Happened: The Washington & Jefferson men's water polo team opened its 2019 campaign with a 13-9 setback against Penn State Behrend. After leading 6-5 at halftime, PSB outscored the Presidents 8-3 over the final two quarters to seal the win.
 
Top Performers: Dylan Gwinn led the way with three goals for W&J in the opener.
 
The Rest: Will Kitsch, Ryan Bannon, Ian Geister, Andrew Edwards, Elijah Muzzi and Kyle Rubenstein all appeared on the score sheet with one goal.
 
 
Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
Where: Highland Pool – Pittsburgh, Pa.
Opponent: Mercyhurst
Result: L, 11-5
 
How it Happened: W&J Led 3-2 after the first quarter, but was outscored 9-2 the rest of the way in a loss to Mercyhurst.
 
Top Performers: Edwards tallied a team-best two goals in the losing effort.
 
The Rest: Kitsch, Geister and Bannon all added one goal apiece for the Presidents.


Date: Sunday, Sept. 9, 2019
Where: Highland Pool – Pittsburgh, Pa.
Opponent: Gannon
Result: W 5-0 (forfeit)
 
How it Happened: W&J earned a forfeit victory over Gannon due to a red card to Gannon's head coach in a previous contest without a suitable replacement. However, the Presidents and Golden Knights did play an exhibition.
 
Top Performers: In the exhibition, Kitsch notched three goals and Nick Spehar made nine saves.
 
The Rest: Edwards and Bannon each scored twice and Muzzi added another goal.

 
The Presidents travel to Mercyhurst to take on Mt. San Antonio, Mercyhurst and Penn State Behrend next weekend.