Bucknell University Athletics
Saturday, November 22
Bronx, N.Y.
1 p.m.
Bucknell University
23
vs
6
No. 7 Mercyhurst
Men's Water Polo Crushes Mercyhurst in MAWPC Championships Consolation Round
11/22/2025 2:47:00 PM | Men's Water Polo
BRONX, N.Y.- Fourth-seeded Bucknell (11-16) bounced back from last night's upset to Wagner to dismantle seventh-seeded Mercyhurst 23-6 in Saturday's afternoon MAWPC Consolation Round. The Bison built a 7-2 lead and rode its early wave to a 3-0 season record against the Lakers.Â
Aleksa Stefanovic scored five goals in the opening period as part of his game-high six tallies to pace Bucknell. 12 different Bison found the cage, as part of the overwhelming offensive pressure.
Mercyhurst tied the game at 1-1 but that goal notched the high water mark for the Lakers. Bucknell uncorked a 6-1 run, powered by Stefanovic's five goals, to firmly grab the lead.Â
Bucknell kept the offensive momentum rolling with a 6-2 second quarter for the comfortable 13-2 halftime lead.Â
The third period repeated its predecessor's scoring mark, as the Bison continued to use their deep bench.
The Bison ended the game outscoring Mercyhurst 4-0 in the final quarter. Jake Wedding tallied two goals.Â
Bucknell will face Mount St. Mary's tomorrow at 9 a.m. to complete the MAWPC Championships.Â
Aleksa Stefanovic scored five goals in the opening period as part of his game-high six tallies to pace Bucknell. 12 different Bison found the cage, as part of the overwhelming offensive pressure.
Mercyhurst tied the game at 1-1 but that goal notched the high water mark for the Lakers. Bucknell uncorked a 6-1 run, powered by Stefanovic's five goals, to firmly grab the lead.Â
Bucknell kept the offensive momentum rolling with a 6-2 second quarter for the comfortable 13-2 halftime lead.Â
The third period repeated its predecessor's scoring mark, as the Bison continued to use their deep bench.
The Bison ended the game outscoring Mercyhurst 4-0 in the final quarter. Jake Wedding tallied two goals.Â
Bucknell will face Mount St. Mary's tomorrow at 9 a.m. to complete the MAWPC Championships.Â
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