ERIE, Pa. — The Mount St. Mary’s University women’s water polo held held its own with Gannon University and McKendree Universty at Mercyhurst University’s Curtis Robinette Memorial Invitational. However, the Mountaineers fell to both the Golden Knights, 11-6, and Bearcats, 12-9.
Rebecca Valentine led The Mount with nine goals, including a career-high six in the McKendree game. Serena Thurman netted three goals across the two games.
Valentine also drew eight exclusions and stole five balls against the Bearcats. Ana Luisa Cotta and Lauryn Thomas registered multi-assist efforts in the finale. Hannah Keyser minded the net for the Mount, earning 11 saves on the day.
In both contests the Mountaineers were within one goal at halftime. Gannon outscored the Mount 7-3 in the second half, and McKendree upped the Mountaineers 6-4 in the final 16 minutes.
Release courtesy Mount St. Mary’s University Athletics Communications
