Penn State Behrend/W&J Recap
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Department, Dan Teliski, Director
Phone:
(814) 871-7418
Date:
October 20, 2007
GANNON WATER POLO ENDS REGULAR
SEASON WITH PAIR OF HOME VICTORIES
ERIE,
Pa. - The Gannon men’s water polo team ended its regular season Saturday
evening with a pair of Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) victories
at the Carneval Athletic Pavilion. The Golden Knights opened the day with
a 15-12 victory over Penn State Behrend and ended the action with a 16-9
decision over Washington & Jefferson.
In the opener, Gannon overcame an 8-7 halftime deficit and completed a season
sweep of Penn State Behrend. The Lions led 3-2 after one quarter and 8-7
at halftime, before the Golden Knights took control with a 4-0 edge in the
third frame.
Richie DiLoreto (Erie, Pa./McDowell) and Paul Musille (Canton,
Ohio/Glen Oak) led the scoring with four goals each. Zach Dusckas
(Erie, Pa./McDowell) and Dmitriy Simonoff (Vernon Hills, Ill./Stevenson)
chipped in two goals apiece.
John Krakowski (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep), Stephen Espinet (Port
of Spain, Trinidad), and Greg Naranjo (Coral Springs, Fla./Stoneman
Douglas) completed the scoring with one goal each.
Brandon Thomas (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) started the match in goal,
making five saves and allowing eight goals in two quarters. Darren Stone
(Glenwood, Durban, South Africa) recorded two saves while allowing four
goals in two quarters of relief action.
In the nightcap, Gannon controlled the match throughout during a 16-9 victory
over Washington & Jefferson. The Golden Knights led 4-2 after one quarter,
9-3 at halftime, and 15-6 after three quarters.
DiLoreto led the charge again with four goals. Naranjo evened DiLoreto with
four scores of his own. Simonoff and Espinet recorded hat tricks while Krakowski
and Dusckas netted one score each. Thomas had eight saves in the win.
Gannon improved to 9-6 overall and 7-1 in the CWPA with Saturday’s sweep.
Penn State Behrend dropped to 4-16 overall and 2-5 in conference action.
Washington & Jefferson fell to 5-9 overall and 3-3 in the CWPA.
The Golden Knights return to action October 26-28 at the Division II Eastern
Championships hosted by MIT.
Gannon Men’s Water Polo Box Score
CWPA Match
Saturday, October 20, 2007
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Team (1st - 2nd - 3rd - 4th – Final)
Penn State Behrend (3 – 5 – 0 – 4 – 12)
Gannon (2 – 5 – 4 – 4 – 15)
Gannon Goals (15)
Richie DiLoreto (4)
Paul Musille (4)
Zach Dusckas (2)
Dmitriy Simonoff (2)
John Krakowski (1)
Stephen Espinet (1)
Greg Naranjo (1)
Gannon Goalkeepers
Brandon Thomas - 2 quarters, 8, goals allowed, 5 saves
Darren Stone - 2 quarters, 4 goals allowed, 2 saves
Penn State Behrend Goals (12)
Mitchell Dwelley (5)
Anthony Spoto (4)
Matt Pluta (2)
Patrick Allen (1)
Records
Penn State Behrend (4-16 overall, 2-5 CWPA)
Gannon (8-6 overall, 6-1 CWPA)
Gannon Men’s Water Polo Box Score
CWPA Match
Saturday, October 20,
2007
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Team (1st - 2nd - 3rd - 4th – Final)
Washington & Jefferson (2 – 1 – 3 – 3 – 9)
Gannon (4 – 5 – 6 – 1 – 16)
Gannon Goals (16)
Richie DiLoreto (4)
Greg Naranjo (4)
Dmitriy Simonoff (3)
Stephen Espinet (3)
John Krakowski (1)
Zach Dusckas (1)
Gannon Goalkeeper
Brandon Thomas - 8 saves, 9 goals allowed
Washington & Jefferson Goals (9)
Dan Martin (2)
Mike Adams (2)
Chris Hosking (1)
Will Kidston (1)
Andrew Whittam (1)
Jeff Steiner (1)
Joe Hamilton (1)
Records
Washington & Jefferson (5-9 overall, 3-3 CWPA)
Gannon (9-6 overall, 7-1 CWPA)
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