Bronx, NY – The Wagner men's water polo team (17-14) was edged by George Washington in the semifinal round of the Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference (MAWPC) Tournament Saturday with a final score of 16-14.
Despite a six goal effort by sophomore driver and First Team All-Conference selection,
Jasmin Kolasinac, the Green & White were unable to surpass the Colonials on Saturday evening.
Fellow sophomore lefty,
Jack Leighton contributed a career high four goals in the loss. Second Team All-Conference member junior utility
Lachlan Trabinger had a solid performance, drawing eight exclusions for Wagner.
The semifinal matchup was even throughout, as the first period ended in a stalemate at 4-4.
The Colonials were able to hold a one-goal advantage at the end of the first half, with a 7-6 lead over the Seahawks at the halfway mark.
Freshman utility
Vuk Bulajic and senior driver
Teo Dadic each notched one goal apiece in the third, however, George Washington still held an 11-9 lead at the end of the third stanza.
Wagner came within one, however, GW fired off three consecutive goals to extend its lead. Despite a hard fought game, time ran out and George Washington prevailed 16-14 over the Seahawks, advancing to the MAWPC championship game.
The Colonials will face Bucknell in the final beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Wagner will compete against Fordham at 12:00 p.m. for third place.
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