Dear Student-Athletes, Coaches and Officials:
On behalf of Gannon University, I would like to welcome you to the 2012 Division II Eastern Men's Water Polo Championship. It is with great honor that we host this year’s event, and we hope that each student-athlete, coach and spectator enjoys their experience with us at Gannon University.
This weekend will be filled with excitement and an array of talented water polo student-athletes. Each water polo player and team has worked hard to arrive at this point. We look forward to viewing these talented individuals and team as well as hosting such a prestigious event.
This Web site includes all the information that will assist you throughout your weekend. Saturday's schedule, contacts, lodging, restaurants and campus maps are all incorporated here. Questions concerning the tournament can be brought to our attention.
We hope that you enjoy your stay in Erie and experience all that our vivacious city has to offer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any member of our athletic staff. We would be more than happy to help in any way.
Sincerely,
Mark Richard
Director of Athletics
Gannon University
Pre-Championship Information for 2012 Division II Eastern Men's Water Polo Championship
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Sports Information/Media Information
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Athletic Training/Medical Information
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Nearby Hotels, Restaurants and Attractions
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Travel Directions (*** Please note the Division II Eastern Championship is held at the Carneval Athletic Pavilion ***)
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Collegiate Water Polo Association Web site
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Men's Water Polo Rankings (National and CWPA)
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NCAA.com
Ticket Information
Admission is free of charge. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
2012 Division II Eastern Men's Water Polo Championship Schedule - Saturday, October 27
Semifinal Match #1
Start Time: 11 a.m.
Teams: Mercyhurst (No. 1 seed) vs. Salem International (No. 4 seed)
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Team |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
Final |
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Salem International |
3 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
14 |
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Mercyhurst |
6 |
7 |
1 |
5 |
19 |
Salem International Individual Scoring: Jorge Flores 5, Paul Strube 3, Borislav Kovacev 3, Ryan Wells 3
Salem International Goalkeeper (Blocks): N/A
Mercyhurst Individual Scoring: Brett Luehmann 4, Josh Rodriguez 3, Garret Schoeman 3, Raul Ariza 2, Colin McDonald 2, Christian Dudley 1, Isaac Ogloblin 1, Alex Strong 1, Dave Matulis 1, William Page 1
Mercyhurst Goalkeeper (Blocks): N/A
Semifinal Match #2
Start Time: 12:30 p.m.
Teams: Notre Dame (Ohio) (No. 2 seed) vs. Gannon (No. 3 seed)
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Team |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
Final |
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Gannon |
4 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
14 |
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Notre Dame (Ohio) |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
12 |
Gannon Individual Scoring: Nathan Bean 3, Adam Wolf 3, Daisuke Takagi 3, Cody Sherman 2, Tommy Nimrod 2, Ben Feasley 1
Gannon Goalkeeper (Blocks): Neal Zoellick - 12
Notre Dame (Ohio) Individual Scoring: Vanja Kopilas 5, Vladimir Bokun 2, Jonathan Cunillos 2, Logan Webb 1, Milan Burkus 1, Hunter Klein 1
Notre Dame (Ohio) Goalkeeper (Blocks): N/A
Consolation Match
Start Time: 3:30 p.m.
Teams: Notre Dame (Ohio) (No. 2 seed) vs. Salem International (No. 4 seed)
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Team |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
Final |
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Salem International |
3 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
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Notre Dame (Ohio) |
2 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
18 |
Salem International Individual Scoring: Jorge Flores 5, Paul Strube 3, Borislav Kovacev 1, Myles Swartz 1
Salem International Goalkeeper (Blocks): N/A
Notre Dame (Ohio) Individual Scoring: Vladimir Bokun 4, Vanja Kopilas 4, Logan Webb 4, Milan Burkus 4, Jonathan Cubillos 1, John Fitzgerald 1
Notre Dame (Ohio) Goalkeeper (Blocks): N/A
Championship Match
Start Time: 5 p.m.
Teams: Mercyhurst (No. 1 seed) vs. Gannon (No. 3 seed)
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Team |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
Final |
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Gannon |
0 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
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Mercyhurst |
4 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
18 |
Gannon Individual Scoring: Ben Feasley 1, Cody Sherman 1, Max Herath 1, Tommy Nimrod 1, Nathan Bean 1
Gannon Goalkeeper (Blocks): Neal Zoellick - 7
Mercyhurst Individual Scoring: Brett Luehamnn 5, Isaac Ogloblin 4, James Owen 3, Garret Schoeman 2, Josh Rodriguez 1, Raul Ariza 1, Samuel Lopez 1, Colin McDonald 1
Mercyhurst Goalkeeper (Blocks): N/A
Division II Eastern Championship Awards
Coach of the Year: Robert Bullion (Salem International)
Most Valuable Player: Brett Luehmann (Mercyhurst)
All-Tournament Team: Brett Luehamnn (Mercyhurst), Garret Schoeman (Mercyhurst), Daisuke Takagi (Gannon), Natha Bean (Gannon), Vanja Kopilas (Notre Dame), Borislav Kovacev (Salem International)
All-Tournament Team Goalies: Istvan Cseh (Notre Dame), Neal Zoellick (Gannon)
Participating Teams - 2012 Division II Eastern Men's Water Polo Championships
