GROVE CITY, Pa. — The Washington & Jefferson College women’s water polo team used strong play in the middle quarters to earn a 19-13 win over host Grove City College in both teams’ final Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Division III-East regular season game.
The Presidents conclude the regular season at 7-1 in CWPA East Division play. Grove City finishes up the regular season at 4-4 in the East. Friday’s victory gives W&J the sweep of the head-to-head regular season series.
A trio of Presidents, Laura Anthony (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep), Megan DePrez (Claremont, Calif./Claremont) and Ryley McClellan (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny), finished with five goals apiece to lead a balanced offensive output.
Additionally, Anastacia Didovich (Venice, Fla./Venice), became the fourth President to register a hat trick in the victory.
Sky Wald (Granada Hills, Calif./John F. Kennedy) made the start in goal and recorded the win. Wald finished with 12 saves.
The Presidents trailed by a 4-3 score after the first quarter. W&J responded with strong second and third quarters to take control. The Red and Black outscored the Wolverines 7-2 in the second and 5-2 in the third to build a 15-8 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Release courtesy Washington & Jefferson College Athletics Communications
