LEBANON, ILL.- The Salem University men's water polo team fell to Gannon 17-6, while they defeated Mercyhurst 17-15. 
 
Game One
 
In the first match, the Tigers were tied with Gannon 3-3 in the first period, Salem was unable to capitalize the rest of the match. 
 
The Tigers were led by junior Robert Juhas as he scored three goals, while junior Milos Popovic netted two and freshman Austin Kephart added one. 
 
The Tigers needed to bounce back in a big way against Mercyhurst. 
 
Game Two
 
Salem picked-up a huge win against Mercyhurst as the whole team stepped up and contributed with a few key players out. 
 
Freshman Mike Diaz led the Tigers with four goals, while Popovic also added four scores. 
 
Senior Inigo Velasco and sophomore Uros Jevtic tossed in three goals, while junior Salvador Orozco pitched in two. 
 
With a win tomorrow, the Tigers are still in the running for a first-place finish in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Division II Championships. 
 
The Tigers are back in action tomorrow for the second day of the CWPA Division II championships against McKendree at 11:30 a.m.