The Macalester College water polo team kicked off the CWPA Division III Championship with a decisive 11-6 win over Connecticut College. Four players contributed two goals each, leading the second-seeded Scots to improve their season record to 13-5. After exchanging goals early, Macalester pulled ahead thanks to strong performances from senior and rookie players. They will now advance to the semifinals to face Grove City College, who previously upset the third seed.

By the Numbers
  • Macalester scored 11 goals, with four players netting two each: Strauss, Winegar, Nadolski, and Palmer-Sammons.
  • Goalkeeper Jayden Kratt achieved 14 saves with a .700 save percentage.
  • The Scots have now reached the CWPA semifinals for the fourth consecutive year.
State of Play
  • The Scots are set to play against sixth-seeded Grove City in the semifinals on Saturday, April 11.
  • Macalester's winning streak extends to four consecutive semifinal appearances in the CWPA Championship.
What's Next

Looking forward, the Scots aim to secure a spot in the championship match by defeating Grove City. A victory would position them as strong contenders for the CWPA title.

Bottom Line

With a solid opening win and strong team performance, Macalester is poised for a successful tournament run. Their continued teamwork and scoring depth could lead them to the CWPA Championship title.