ERIE, Pa. – The Washington & Jefferson men's water polo team (0-12) fell 12-7 to the Penn State Behrend (6-8) in one final nonconference matchup before the second Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Conference Weekend.
 
Junior Brody Souder (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley) led the Presidents with three goals and five steals on the afternoon. Senior Dillon Parker (Nipomo, Calif./Central Coast New Tech) recorded two goals and five steals as well. Sophomore Christopher Mitchell (Towson, Md./Loyola Blakefield) led the team with two assists in the contest.
 
The Lions got out to a strong start, taking an early 4-1 lead after the opening eight minutes. Souder got the Presidents on the board to begin the contest. Penn State Behrend continued to open their lead in the second, outscoring W&J 6-1 throughout the frame. Parker got himself on the board with the lone second period goal for the Presidents. Mitchell had the assist on the Parker goal.
 
Both teams battled to start the second half of play. Mitchell started off the third period with a goal. Freshman Luke Jacques (Dania Beach, Fla./Fort Lauderdale) had the assist. The Lions responded with two in the third to take an 11-3 lead into the final period.
 
W&J kept fighting to get back into the contest, outscoring Penn State Behrend 4-1 in the final period of play. Ultimately, the Lions' defense did enough to keep the lead and take the 12-7 victory. Souder had two goals in the fourth period. Parker and classmate Timothy Deutsch (Hazleton, Pa./Hazleton) each recorded a goal as well. Parker had an assist on Deutsch's goal as well.
 
Freshman Michael Stefanko (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) got the start in goal, making four saves and had one steal throughout the match.
 
The Presidents return to the pool when they travel to Augustana (Ill.) for the second of two MPSF Conference Games events. W&J will open the event with a 3:30 p.m. match against the Austin Kangaroos.