Behrend women’s water polo team beats Utica

The Penn State Behrend women’s water polo team beat Utica, 14-7, on the final day of the Collegiate Water Polo Association’s regional tournament. Eleven players scored in the win – the team’s first victory of the season.

Behrend’s volleyball and tennis teams also were in action last week. Here are the scores and highlights:

Men’s volleyball

• St. John Fisher 3, Penn State Behrend 2
• Penn State Behrend 3, Wells 0

Dylan Buzalka, a senior from Carlisle, had 14 kills, 11 digs, six assists and an ace against St. John Fisher. Alex Jackson, a junior from Cochranton, had 32 assists.

Men’s tennis

• Penn State Behrend 9, Pitt-Greensburg 0

The Lions are undefeated in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference play. The team hosts Penn State Altoona on March 25.

Women’s water polo

• Penn State Behrend 14, Utica 7
• Washington & Jefferson 14, Penn State Behrend 13 (OT)
• Grove City 19, Penn State Behrend 11
• Connecticut College 17, Penn State Behrend 16

Marley Persch, a sophomore from Hudsonville, Michigan, scored five goals against Connecticut College. Shannon Young, a senior from Roseville, California, scored four against Grove City.

Scores, updates and video links for Penn State Behrend athletics are posted at psblions.com.