Lions Fall Twice at Southern Division Championships
The Penn State Behrend men's water polo team dropped a pair of games Saturday at the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Championships hosted by Princeton. In their first contest, the Lions (2-18) fell to Navy (15-10), 21-4. In game two, Behrend was defeated by local rival Mercyhurst (14-11).
PRINCETON, N.J. - The Penn State Behrend men's water polo team dropped a pair of games Saturday at the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Championships hosted by Princeton. In their first contest, the Lions (2-18) fell to Navy (15-10), 21-4. In game two, Behrend was defeated by local rival Mercyhurst (14-11).
Matthew Johnson (Houston, TX/Cypress Falls) and Carson Williamson (Stockton, CA/Franklin-Stagg) led the Lions on the day with three goals each.
In game two, Mercyhurst jumped out to an early 3-2 lead after the first quarter. Behrend tried to keep pace and went to locker room at half down 8-4. Four third and four fourth period goals propelled the Lakers to the victory as the Lions could only muster one second half goal.
Justin Vink (Los Angeles, CA/Granada Hills Charter) netted a goal in each game, increasing his total on the year to 34. Victor Nguyen (San Jose, CA/Evergreen Valley) also chipped in a goal.
Ty Elder (Brentwood, CA/Heritage) continued his strong play in the net racking up 27 saves and snatching eight steals.
Behrend plays again tonight at 8:40 against Monmouth.