Women's Water Polo | 3/27/2026 7:40:00 PM
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Gannon women's water polo team fell to host Salem, 17-9, to open WWPA Conference Weekend Friday evening.
Salem built an early advantage and maintained control throughout, while Gannon showed late fight with a strong fourth-quarter push.
Molly Fehr (Erie, Pa./Villa Maria) finished with three goals, while
Maria Martinez (Barcelona, Spain/Jesuïtes Gràcia Col·legi Kostka),
Claudia Orte Blanch (Madrid, Spain/IES Profesor Maximo Trueba), and
Brigid Carmody (Lansdale, Pa./North Penn) each added two. The Golden Knights scored six times in the final frame but could not overcome the early deficit.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 9, Salem 17
Records: Gannon (7-9, 0-3), Salem (11-6, 3-0)
Location: Bridge Sports Complex – Bridgeport, W.Va.
Date: March 27, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Late Push: Gannon scored six goals in the fourth quarter to close out the match strong
- Fehr Leads: Molly Fehr (Erie, Pa./Villa Maria) finished with a team-high three goals
- Balanced Scoring: Maria Martinez (Barcelona, Spain/Jesuïtes Gràcia Col·legi Kostka), Claudia Orte Blanch (Madrid, Spain/IES Profesor Maximo Trueba), and Brigid Carmody (Lansdale, Pa./North Penn) each scored twice
- Shot Volume: Gannon recorded 22 shots in the contest
Up Next
Gannon will continue WWPA Conference Weekend (hosted by Salem University) on Saturday, March 28, facing McKendree at 9:00 a.m. and Mercyhurst at 3:30 p.m.
This story was written using the support of AI.
