Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer
Penn State Behrend Lions

Lions Fall To George Washington at Navy Open

The Penn State Behrend men’s water polo team fell 18-1 to George Washington on day one of the Navy Open in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday.

Results Box Score
Lions Fall To George Washington at Navy Open
September 3, 2011

ANNAPOLIS, Md.  – The Penn State Behrend men's water polo team fell 18-1 to George Washington on day one of the Navy Open in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday.

The Lions played in an exhibition game to start their 2011 season, dropping a 9-7 decision to Mt. San Antonio. Hunter Backenstose (Downingtown, PA/Downingtown East) made nine saves and blocked a five-meter penalty shot, while recording an assist in the loss.

In game two, Kody Veit (Harleysville, PA/Souderton) scored the lone goal for Behrend and his first collegiate marker against George Washington. Backenstose recorded six saves in the cage.

The Lions return to action tomorrow at 8:40 a.m. against Fordham for the second day of the Navy Open.