Behrend Women's Water Polo Drops Home Opener
to Mercyhurst
The Penn
State Behrend women's water polo team dropped its 2008 home opener
to cross-town rival Mercyhurst 17-3 on Saturday, March 8 in the
Junker pool.
The
Mercyhurst Lakers got off to a quick start, leading 4-1 after the first
period and extending its lead to 7-2 at halftime. The Behrend
Lions were shut out of the third period, but managed to add another
goal in the fourth period. Getting into the scoring column for the blue and
white were senior Amanda Wiest (Arlington Heights, IL/Buffalo
Grove), freshman Bridget Cheng (San Jose, CA/Monta Vista), and
sophomore Danielle Wilson (Pittsburgh/Plum).
The Lakers were led by Rachel Griepsma and Christine Somera who each
scored four goals in the Mercyhurst victory.
The Behrend Lions (1-5) will try to pick up their first win at home
on Sunday, March 9 when they host two opponents. Behrend will
face Washington & Jefferson at 11:00 a.m. and then square off
against Division I power Michigan at 3:30 p.m. Both games will
take place in the Junker pool.