ERIE, Pa. – The Penn State Behrend women's water polo team kicks off their season on Friday, starting the year at home against Mount St. Mary's at 7 p.m. Opening weekend will continue through Sunday with the Lions taking on McKendree on Saturday and Siena at Mercyhurst as a part of the Curtis Robinette Memorial Invite.

Schedule/Coverage:
Friday, February 18 vs. Mount St. Mary's (Video)

Curtis Robinette Memorial Invite
Saturday, February 19 vs. McKendree (Video)
Sunday, February 20 vs. Siena (Video)

Behrend News & Notes:

* The Lions will hit the water for the first action this year, following a shortened season in 2021 that concluded with a 3-5 overall record
* Shannon Young (Roseville, CA/Roseville) returns looking to build off an All-American caliber season a year ago
* Young was named an Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-American Honorable Mention after potting a team-high 14 goals to go along with five assists
* Young was also selected as a Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Second Team selection in 2021

Opponent News & Notes:

* Mount St. Mary's began their season on January 30 and holds a record of 3-5
* The Mountaineers recorded wins over VMI, Wittenberg and Mercyhurst this season
* McKendree will be playing their second game of the season against the Lions
* The Bearcats opened the season with a 20-9 victory over Augustana
* Jaleh Moaddeli had a team-high eight goals and 10 points in the opener
* Siena has started the season on an 0-3 skid
* The Saints will play a total of three games on Saturday and Sunday prior to the matchup with Behrend