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Bucknell Water Polo Defeats UC Merced 15-6 at Harvard Invite
The Bison women's water polo team finishes the weekend tournament with a 2-1 record.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Bucknell University women's water polo team concluded competition at the Harvard Invite at Brown University on Sunday with a decisive 15-6 victory over UC Merced. The Bison, now 9-6 on the season, initially trailed 2-1 in the first quarter before a 5-0 run sparked by Addison Wedding's two consecutive goals shifted the momentum in Bucknell's favor. The team continued to build their advantage throughout the game, with Gwen Kallmeyer leading all Bucknell scorers with three goals.
Why it matters
This win against UC Merced caps off a successful weekend tournament for the Bucknell women's water polo team, who finished with a 2-1 record. The team's strong performance showcases their ability to bounce back from an early deficit and dominate their opponent, a positive sign as they prepare for their upcoming Spring Break trip and the rest of their season.
The details
Bucknell initially faced a challenge in the first quarter, trailing UC Merced 2-1. However, a quick response from Addison Wedding, who scored two consecutive goals, sparked a 5-0 run for the Bison. Bella Schraa, Gwen Kallmeyer, and Lin Naraoka also contributed goals during this surge. UC Merced managed to score once more, but further goals from Regan Coon and Britta Coultas extended Bucknell's lead. In the third period, while UC Merced scored three times, Bucknell countered with four goals of their own, courtesy of Olivia Garcia, Olivia Hopper, Kallmeyer, and Naraoka. In the final quarter, Bucknell's defense tightened, holding UC Merced scoreless, and Coultas, Ashley Hopper, and Brooke Temkin completed the scoring, securing a 15-6 victory for the Bison.
- The Bucknell University women's water polo team concluded competition at the Harvard Invite at Brown University on Sunday (March 1, 2026).
The players
Bucknell University
A private university located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, known for its strong athletics programs, including its women's water polo team.
UC Merced
The University of California, Merced, is a public research university located in Merced, California, and is the newest of the University of California system campuses.
Addison Wedding
A player on the Bucknell University women's water polo team who scored two consecutive goals in the first quarter to shift the momentum in Bucknell's favor.
Gwen Kallmeyer
A player on the Bucknell University women's water polo team who led all Bucknell scorers with three goals in the game.
What’s next
Bucknell is scheduled to embark on its annual Spring Break trip next week, continuing its season against a yet-to-be-announced schedule of opponents.
The takeaway
This win against UC Merced demonstrates the Bucknell women's water polo team's resilience and ability to overcome early deficits, as well as their balanced scoring attack, which will serve them well as they prepare for their upcoming Spring Break trip and the remainder of their season.
