Men's Water Polo Hosts Mercyhurst; Travels to W&J Saturday

Men's Water Polo Hosts Mercyhurst; Travels to W&J Saturday

ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend men's water polo team will compete in three matches this weekend, beginning at home with Mercyhurst Friday night and then traveling to W&J for a pair of matches.

Schedule of Events/Coverage

Friday, October 15
Penn State Behrend vs. Mercyhurst – 5:30 p.m. (Video)

Saturday, October 16
Penn State Behrend at Washington & Jefferson – 5:30 p.m.
Penn State Behrend vs. Augustana – 8 p.m.

Behrend News & Notes

* Last time out, the Lions dropped four matches at the Gary Troyer Invitational on Oct. 1-2 in California
* Behrend was outscored 76-18 in the four matches
* The Lions scored six goals against Cal Lutheran on day two, getting a pair from Eli Anderson (Encinitas, CA/San Diequito)
* Newcomer Leyton Vrono (Murrieta, CA/Murrieta) tallied 12 saves against Occidental and added another six against Cal Lutheran
* Behrend is still looking for its first win of the season
* This is the first meeting of the season between the Lions and Mercyhurst
* Behrend is 0-2 against Washington & Jefferson this season (19-8, 15-11)