Williamson Scores Four Goals, Lions Fall to W&J
Carson Williamson scored four goals for the Penn State Behrend men's water polo team in a tough loss Sunday morning to Washington and Jefferson (9-9) by a score of 16-12. The Lions (2-10) scored seven goals in the fourth quarter however it was too little too late.
WASHINGTON, Pa. - Carson Williamson (Stockton, CA/Franklin-Stagg) scored four goals for the Penn State Behrend men's water polo team in a tough loss Sunday morning to Washington and Jefferson (9-9) by a score of 16-12. The Lions (2-10) scored seven goals in the fourth quarter however it was too little too late.
Washington and Jefferson came out strong netting eight goals in the first quarter. Ty Elder (Brentwood, CA/Heritage) slowed the Presidents offense the rest of the game in the net for the Lions making eight saves and adding five steals.
Trailing 10-2 at halftime, Behrend put together a strong effort in the second half outscoring Washington and Jefferson 10-6. Victor Nguyen (San Jose, CA/Evergreen Valley) gave the Lions a lift with three goals in the contest. Matthew Johnson (Houston, TX/Cypress Falls) also provided two goals, after scoring three in yesterday's loss to Salem.
Justin Vink (Los Angeles, CA/Granada Hills Charter) and Troy Valkusky (Drifton, PA/Hazleton) each chipped in a goal propelling the Lions comeback.
Behrend will look to rebound next weekend when the squad has two games that are to be determined.