Rickerd, Carrillo Reach 100 Career Goals; Women's Water Polo Splits on Day One of CWPA Championships
The Penn State Behrend women's water polo team split a pair of matches on day one of the CWPA Division III Championships hosted by Wheaton. The Lions defeated Wheaton 13-4 and then fell to No. 5 Augustana.
April 10, 2026
WHEATON, Mass. - The Penn State Behrend women's water polo team split a pair of matches on day one of the CWPA Division III Championships hosted by Wheaton. The Lions defeated Wheaton 13-4 and then fell to No. 5 Augustana.
Match One
Score: Penn State Behrend 13, Wheaton 4
Records: Wheaton (0-18), Penn State Behrend (5-15)
Noteworthy: Makenzie Rickerd and Susie Carrillo both reached 100 career goals
Key Moments:
* The win marks the third over Wheaton this season
* The Lions scored 13 goals on 34 shots and converted four out of eight power plays
* Monica Villasenor made 10 saves on 23 shots taken by Wheaton
* Makenzie Rickerd and Susie Carrillo had three goals each heading into the fourth quarter
* Darragh Martin also finished with three goals
* Seven different players registered an assist for Behrend, led by Hope Edwards with two
* The Lions held Wheaton scoreless in the final quarter
Match Two
Score: No. 5 Augustana 18, Penn State Behrend 8
Records: No. 5 Augustana (18-3), Penn State Behrend (5-16)
Key Moments:
* The Vikings took a 6-3 lead after the first quarter, pulling ahead to 10-5 at halftime
* Augustana outscored the Lions 8-3 in the second half to advance in the winners bracket
* Kaitlyn True scored two goals and had one assists for three points
* Karis Barth also added two goals, while Rickerd added a goal and an assist
* Villasenor finished the game with eight saves
Up Next:
* Behrend returns to action tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. Opponent to be determined.