WASHINGTON, Pa. – The Macalester College water polo team earned an 11-6 victory over Penn State-Behrend in a regional match at Washington & Jefferson College Friday afternoon. The Scots improve to 11-6 on the season.

After spotting the Lions a 2-1 lead after one quarter, Macalester scored five goals in the second quarter to take a 6-4 advantage at halftime. First year Oriana Galasso (Gresham, Ore.) tallied four of the Scots' five goals in the quarter. The teams scored two goals apiece in the third quarter, with sophomore Natalie Hoffman (Seattle, Wash./Inglemoor) netting both of Macalester's goals. In the fourth quarter, the Scots' defense blanked PSU-B, with sophomore Lucille Moran (Ann Arbor, Mich./Huron) scoring twice and first year Cara Mullery (Palmetto Bay, Fla./MAST Academy) scoring once to wrap up the win.

Galasso led the way with four goals, while Hoffman had three goals and Moran and Mullery each scored twice.

Macalester plays the host Presidents and Grove City College on Saturday, Apr. 8 in Washington, Pa.

MAC – 1 5 2 3 - 11
PSU-B  – 2 2 2 0 - 6
Macalester goals: Galasso 4, Hoffman 3, Moran 2, Mullery 2