LA VERNE, Calif. - The Gannon men's water polo team dropped its second match in two days to a nationally-ranked opponent at the California Convergence Saturday afternoon, falling to No. 14 Concordia (Calif.)14-8.

Concordia led 3-0 after one quarter, before the two teams battled to a 4-4 dead heat in the second frame. The Eagles expanded their 7-3 halftime lead to 11-6 after three quarters and settled for a 14-8 victory with a 3-2 scoring advantage in the final eight minutes.

John Krakowski (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) led the Gannon attack with three goals. Jamison Anton (North Wales, Pa./North Penn) added two scores. Greg Nelson (Homewood, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor), Greg Naranjo (Coral Springs, Fla./Stoneman Douglas), and Kenny Milburn (Camp Hill, Pa./Cumberland Valley) completed the scoring with one goal each. Neal Zoellick (Homewood, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor) recorded eight saves in goal.

Gannon evened its record at 7-7 with Saturday's opening loss. Concordia improved to 16-2. The Golden Knights conclude Saturday play against Pomona Pitzer at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

Gannon Men's Water Polo Box Score
Non-Conference Match
Saturday, October 3, 2009

Team (1st - 2nd - 3rd - 4th - Final)
Concordia (Calif.) (3 - 4 - 4 - 3 - 14)
Gannon (0 - 4 - 2 - 2 - 8)

Gannon Goals (8)
John Krakowski (3)
Jamison Anton (2)
Greg Nelson (1)
Greg Naranjo (1)
Kenny Milburn (1)

Gannon Goalkeeper
Neal Zoellick - 8 saves

Concordia Goals (14)
Not Available

Records
Concordia (16-2 overall)
Gannon (7-7 overall)