Grove City College women's water polo team won their opening match at the Collegiate Water Polo Association Division III Championships, defeating Wheaton (Mass.) 14-4. They later faced tough losses against Augustana (Ill.) and Connecticut College in subsequent matches.

By the Numbers
  • Eight Grove City players scored goals in the victory over Wheaton.
  • Sophomore Candace Scalise scored a season-high three goals in the match.
  • Junior Kamryn Kerr and freshman Shastyn Tihansky each scored twice in different matches.
Yes, But

The team faced challenging defeats against Augustana and Connecticut College after their initial win.

State of Play
  • Grove City will face Penn State Behrend in the seventh-place match after splitting their regular season meetings.
  • The upcoming match will determine their final standing after previous encounters where the home team won each time.
What's Next

Grove City will compete against Penn State Behrend in the seventh-place match to conclude the tournament.

Bottom Line

Grove City had a mixed performance at the championships, demonstrating strength in their opening match but facing challenges in subsequent games. The upcoming match against Penn State Behrend presents an opportunity to secure a more favorable placement in the tournament.