KENOSHA, WIS.—The Carthage College water polo team hosted the front-end of the Carthage College Water Polo Tournament on Saturday. The Lady Reds opened the two-game day with a 12-5 loss to McKendree University before they rebounded with a 7-3 victory over Monmouth College.

Saturday's split gives Carthage a 2-5, 0-0 CWPA record.
 
Lady Reds 5, McKendree 12 (Box Score)
 
Goalkeeper Emma Jeronimus came up with a 17-save performance for the Lady Reds. Her offensive support began with Allie Boothe, who contributed a hat trick. Mae Van Beest continued her rookie dominance for the Lady Reds with a goal in the contest. Jane Eckles contributed a goal for Carthage in her first game of the 2018 campaign.
 
McKendree's Emily Westlove led all scorers with six goals in the contest.
 
Lady Reds 7, Monmouth College 3 (Box Score)
 
Carthage got their first taste of a CWPA opponent in Monmouth, and didn't disappoint in the affair. Jessica Graziano came up big for the Carthage offense with a hat trick, while Boothe contributed a pair of goals. Jane Eckles and Morgan Levy also contributed goals for the Lady Reds.
 
Jeronimus came up big with 24 saves in net for the Lady Reds defense.
 
Carthage will finish the tournament tomorrow, Sunday, February 25 against CWPA foe Macalester College at 9:00 a.m.