Water Polo Duels George Washington and Mercyhurst This Weekend

LEWISBURG, Pa.- Bucknell men's water polo (4-9, 1-3 MAWPC) continues its conference schedule this weekend when No. 19 George Washington (7-8, 3-0 MAWPC) travels to Lewisburg for a Saturday showdown and on Sunday, the Bison head to Erie for a day trip against Mercyhurst (0-8, 0-4 MAWPC). Both games will be streamed: George Washington will be on YouTube and Mercyhurst will be on NEC Front Row.

The Opening Sprint
What: MAWPC Games vs. No. 19 George Washington and at Mercyhurst
Where: Kinney Natatorium (Lewisburg, Pa.) | Hallman Aquatic Center (Erie, Pa.)
When: October 4 (George Washington) | October 5 (Mercyhurst)
Watch: YouTube (George Washington) | NEC Front Row (Mercyhurst)

The Inside "Herd" on the Bison

Bucknell went 0-2 in conference play last weekend, falling 15-13 to No. 19 George Washington and 18-14 to Navy. The Bison led GW 13-11, entering the final period and was deadlocked with Navy several times.
Nine of Bucknell's 13 games this season have been decided by four goals or fewer.
Bucknell was picked fourth in the MAWPC Preseason Poll and a 2-0 weekend will be crucial to reach that prediction.
Aleksa Stefanovic leads the team with 43 goals.
Seven Bison players have reached double-digit goals.

Opposition Overview

George Washington, ranked No. 19, sits at 7-8 overall and 3-0 in MAWPC action.
The Revolutionaries have defeated Bucknell, Mercyhurst, and Mount St. Mary's in conference play.
Adonis Vlassis leads GW with 44 goals.
Mercyhurst has found 2025 to be a difficult campaign, sitting at 0-8 overall and 0-4 in MAWPC contests.
The Lakers have been outscored by 63 goals by MAWPC opponents, including a 31-7 loss to No. 5 Fordham.
Their closest game was a 12-11 loss to city rival Penn State Behrend.

Up Next

Bucknell finishes the 2025 home schedule next weekend when Mercyhurst (Oct. 10) and Mount St. Mary's (Oct. 11) arrive in town for two MAWPC games.