KENOSHA, Wisc. — The Carthage College water polo team hosted the front-end of the Carthage College Tournament. The Lady Reds opened the two-game day with a 12-5 loss to McKendree University before rebounding with a 7-3 victory over Monmouth College.
Facing McKendree, goalkeeper Emma Jeronimus came up with a 17-save performance for the Lady Reds. Her offensive support began with Allie Boothe, who contributed a hat trick. Mae Van Beest continued her rookie dominance for the Lady Reds with a goal in the contest. Jane Eckles contributed a goal for Carthage in her first game of the 2018 campaign.
McKendree’s Emily Westlove led all scorers with six goals in the contest.
In the final game of the day, the Lady Reds got their first taste of a Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) opponent in Monmouth, and didn’t disappoint in the non-conference affair. Jessica Graziano came up big for the Carthage offense with a hat trick, while Boothe contributed a pair of goals. Eckles and Morgan Levy also contributed goals for the Lady Reds.
Jeronimus posted with 24 saves in net for the Lady Reds’ defense.
Release courtesy Carthage College Athletics Communications
