ERIE, Pa. – The Salem University men's water polo team split two matches with a win against McKendree 13-9 and fell to Gannon 18-12, Saturday. 
 
With the split, the Tigers record moves to 5-9. 
 
Game One
 
In the first contest, Salem defeated McKendree 13-9. Earlier in the season, McKendree defeated the Tigers 15-14 in a close battle at home. 
 
The Tigers were led by junior Milos Popovic who notched four goals, while sophomore Petar Leontijevic added in three goals. 
 
Sophomore Michael Rojas and freshman Austin Kephart generated two goals, whereas junior Robert Juhas and classmate Salvador Orozco each netted one goal. 
 
Senior Mateo Kozomara had an impressive match with 12 saves. 
 
Game Two
 
In a scrappy, hard-fought match, the Tigers fell to Gannon 18-12. 
 
The Tigers were led by senior Inigo Velasco who netted a team-high three goals, while Leontijevic and Popovic each produced two goals. 
 
Juhas, freshman Mike Diaz, sophomore Uros Jevtic and Rojas scored one goal each. 
 
The Tigers are back in play tomorrow for an exhibition match against Mt. San Antonio at 2:30 in Washington, Pa. The Tigers travel to the College Water Polo Association Championships on October 13th with a match against Mercyhurst with a time to be determined.