Gannon University Athletics

Cooney led the Gannon women's water polo team to a 3-1 record against NCAA Division I programs at last weekend's Mercyhurst Invitational. The senior erupted for 14 goals during the two-day event. She began the weekend with four goals during a 15-11 victory against St. Francis (N.Y.) followed by three scores during a 14-8 win against La Salle. Cooney started the final day of competition with three goals, one assist and a career-high four steals against VMI, before concluding the weekend with four scores during an 18-16 win against Siena. Cooney has recorded hat tricks during five of eight matches this season. She is tied for the team lead in goals (22). Cooney ranks sixth all-time in program history with 162 career goals, needing 19 more to move into Gannon's all-time top five.