WASHINGTON, Pa. -- The Augustana Vikings women's water polo team secured two more wins on the second day of the CWPA Weekend. The Vikings grabbed a huge win over the Wheaton (Mass.) Lyons by a score of 26-1 before a 15-8 victory over the Connecticut Camels.

Game One

The Vikings outscored the Lyons 5-0 in the opening period, with goals coming from Braelyn Hill, Mary King, Walahuli Akau, and two from Jersey Merrick to gain the lead. Augie held Wheaton scoreless through the first half with eight more in the second period to create a 13-0 lead entering the halftime break. 

Returning to action, Hill found the back of the net before the Lyons secured their lone goal at 14-1. The Vikings closed the period with three goals to move the game 17-1. In the final period, Augie tallied nine to seal the 26-1 victory. 

15 Vikings scored in the win, with Merrick, Abigail Gatlin, and King collecting three apiece. 

Game Two

The Vikings grabbed the lead after the opening eight minutes of play, outscoring the Camels 4-3. Anais Jones found the back of the cage first before Augie followed with two straight goals to lead 4-0. Connecticut scored three straight goals to get within one after eight minutes of play. In the second, the Camels drew the score even at 4-4, but Jones regained the upper hand. Connecticut responded before Augie closed the first half with two consecutive goals from Emma Blezine and Anita Rodgers to create an 11-8 game entering halftime break. 

Returning to action, the Vikings grabbed two before the Camels got on the board. The teams traded shots with Susan Palmentera-Reid getting past the goalie on a buzzer-beater attempt to lead 11-7 heading into the final period. Augie maintained the advantage, scoring three to make a 15-7 game. Connecticut collected the final goal, but Augie sealed the 18-5 win. 

Six Vikings scored in the win, with Jones leading with four, while Blezien had three.

With the two wins, Augie improves to 16-3 on the season and will be back in action for the final game of the CWPA Weekend tomorrow.