2016 Top Stories

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Behrend Athletics Raises Money For Special Olympics
Behrend Athletics Raises Money For Special Olympics

Members of the Penn State Behrend men's and women's water polo team participated in the Polar Plunge this past Saturday at Presque Isle State Park. This is the second year that Erie has hosted the event and helps raise money for the Special Olympics.

Rosato, Modecki Earn ACWPC All-Academic Accolades
Rosato, Modecki Earn ACWPC All-Academic Accolades

The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) has recognized two student athletes from the Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team for their athletic and academic performance during the 2016 season

Horn Named DIII All-American Honorable Mention
Horn Named DIII All-American Honorable Mention

Penn State Behrend’s women’s water polo sophomore Maryn Horn has been named an Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) 2016 Division III All-American Team Honorable Mention, joining 14 others on the ballot.

Jefferys Named CWPA DIII Rookie of the Week
Jefferys Named CWPA DIII Rookie of the Week

Clare Jefferys was named the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Division III Rookie of the week for the week ending April 17, announced on April 22.

Women's Water Polo, Stegmann, Causgrove All Set Records
Women's Water Polo, Stegmann, Causgrove All Set Records

The Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team finished fourth at the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Division III Championships Sunday morning after falling to Carthage 14-11, their highest finish in program history.

Lions Beat Grove City; Fall to W&J at CWPA Championships
Lions Beat Grove City; Fall to W&J at CWPA Championships

The Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team defeated No. 5 Grove City 14-6 and fell to No. 1 Washington & Jefferson 10-5 on day one of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Division III Championships Saturday.

Tristan Named CWPA Coach of the Year
Tristan Named CWPA Coach of the Year

Penn State Behrend women’s water polo coach Joe Tristan was named the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Coach of the Year for the 2016 season, announced on Friday.

Three Earn CWPA Player of the Week Honors
Three Earn CWPA Player of the Week Honors

The Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team swept the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Player of the Week awards for the week ending April 10.

Women's Water Polo Splits on Senior Day
Women's Water Polo Splits on Senior Day

The Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team split the second half of their home and home series with Grove City 12-10 and Washington & Jefferson 5-1 Sunday.

Lions Fall to W&J; Defeat Grove City
Lions Fall to W&J; Defeat Grove City

The Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team split two away matches against Washington & Jefferson and Grove City Saturday. They fell in game one to W&J 10-8 and came back with a win in game two 12-6 over Grove City.

Gannon Defeats Women's Water Polo
Gannon Defeats Women's Water Polo

The Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team fell to one of their cross-town rivals Gannon by the score of 9-3.

Lions Edged Twice in CWPA Tournament
Lions Edged Twice in CWPA Tournament

The Penn State Behrend women's water polo team was edge by Connecticut College 10-8 and by Carthage 9-6 Sunday in the final day of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) regional tournament they hosted.

Women's Water Polo Falls to Monmouth; Defeats Utica
Women's Water Polo Falls to Monmouth; Defeats Utica

The Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team split in their games on day two of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) regional tournament in the Junker pool Saturday. They fell to Monmouth in game one 7-6 and then beat Utica 11-5 in game two.

Women's Water Polo Tops Macalester
Women's Water Polo Tops Macalester

The Penn State Behrend women's water polo team won their Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) regional tournament opening game 9-6 over Macalester Friday evening.

Strong First Half Helps Mercyhurst Past Women's Water Polo
Strong First Half Helps Mercyhurst Past Women's Water Polo

The Mercyhurst women’s water polo team spoiled Penn State Behrend’s home opener with 15-2 victory on Thursday night at the Junker Center.

Women's Water Polo Gets First Win
Women's Water Polo Gets First Win

The Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team got their first win of the season against Macalester 7-3 in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Regional Tournament Saturday. They also fell to Connecticut College 12-5.