Princeton University
#17 Bucknell
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Men's Water Polo Claims Southern Championship with Win over Bucknell
November 07, 2010 | Men's Water Polo
Princeton trailed through the first half of the game and drew even in the third quarter thanks to a four-goal spurt. Bucknell led 4-2 at the half but Princeton outscored the Bison 4-2 in the third quarter itself to send the game into the final period all tied up.
In that decisive frame, Mike Helou scored from the set with three minutes left to play to break the deadlock and put Princeton ahead for good. Tommy Donahue added an insurance goal with an assist from Tim Wenzlau and Mike Merlone stopped a 5-meter shot with 1:48 left to seal the win for the Tigers.
Chris Cottrell led all scorers with four goals, four steals and ejection drawn and field a block. Donahue added two goals and Matt Hale also added a single tally. Merlone finished the game with 13 saves.
Princeton is now 17-7 overall and will look to defend its Eastern title in two weeks when the 2010 Eastern Championships are held at Bucknell.
Princeton 1 1 4 2 - 8
Bucknell 2 2 2 0 - 6
Goals: Cottrell 4, Donahue 2, Hale 1, Helou 1.
Saves: Merlone 13.