EMMITSBURG, Md. (September 25, 2022) – Defeating McKendree by a 22-12 score, Mount St. Mary's men's water polo extends their winning streak to five games and capped off a perfect weekend in Erie. The team stands 8-3 on the season.
 
Two Mountaineers showcased their offensive talents to secure the win over the Bearcats. Alexandros Bellesis had his best day, scoring eight times in 13 attempts. Michael Lemishko added five goals for his first hat trick of the 2022 campaign. Tommaso Baldineti kept his presence on the scoreboard with four goals, but assists were his primary function Sunday with six. Bellesis added four assists, involving himself on half of the Mount's goals.
 
On defense, goalkeeper Joseph Maxson saved over half his shots faced with a season-high 14 saves.
 
It was the third quarter that pushed the game toward the Mountaineers. Entering the period with an 8-6 lead, the Mount cut loose with 11 goals across eight minutes. The high number came despite drawing no exclusions or penalties. Instead, the bulk of the scoring came in regular play, the center position or counter attacks – 16 out of the 22.
 
Across the five-game winning streak, the Mount averages 21.8 goals per contest. The last three games counted for Mid-Atlantic Water Polo play, bringing the league record to 3-2.
 
Conference play continues Tuesday night (Sept. 27) with a contest at Navy.  
 
Mount St. Mary's 22, McKendree 12
 
Team                  1    2    3    4
Mount St. Mary's      2    6    11   3
McKendree             4    2    4    2   
 
Goals: Bellesis 8, Lemishko 5, Baldineti 4, Valavanis 3, Horan 1, Fischer 1  
 
Saves: Maxson 14