O’FALLON, Ill. — The Division III No. 5-ranked Augustana College Vikings women’s water polo team saw its three-game winning streak come to an end in an 11-6 loss at McKendree University.
It was an evenly-played opening quarter that saw both teams find the back of the net twice.
Charlotte Newport notched the first goal of the game for either team after nearly three minutes of scoreless play. McKendree added its first 30 seconds later, but the Vikings reclaimed the lead following a power play strike by Anita Rodgers. The Bearcats earned a point with just two seconds remaining in the frame to make it a two-all game after eight minutes of action.
McKendree grabbed the advantage after holding Augie scoreless in the second quarter. The Bearcats added three to their total to lead 5-2 at the break.
Rodgers collected the first goal of the second half to inch Augustana closer, but the team was met with a pair of McKendree tallies in the final 5:12 to see a 7-3 deficit entering the fourth quarter.
The home team held a slight 4-3 advantage through the final eight minutes of play to bring the final score to 11-6. Three different Vikings scored in the span, with Jersey Merrick, Ocean Akau and Mary King all securing their first goals of the game.
With the loss, Augie drops to 7-4 on the season.
Information courtesy Augustana College Athletics Communications
