Augustana College Splits MPSF Weekend I Matches

The Vikings secured a victory over Washington & Jefferson before falling to Penn State Behrend in Baltimore.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Swimming

Augustana College Splits MPSF Weekend I Matches

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Augustana College finished MPSF Weekend I with a 1-1 record after defeating Washington & Jefferson 19-10 and losing 18-16 to Penn State Behrend. The weekend matches concluded on October 26, 2026, in Baltimore.

Why it matters

These conference matches are critical for determining team standings as the season progresses toward the next series of games. The results highlight both offensive depth and the defensive challenges the Vikings faced against conference rivals.

Augustana College posted a 19-10 win against Washington & Jefferson and an 18-16 loss to Penn State Behrend. In the win, goalkeeper Lawson Soukup tallied 14 saves while Rhys Lomax, Adam Rashed, and Uros Ramic each scored three goals.

The players

Augustana College

This private liberal arts college maintains a competitive men's water polo program that competes within the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.

Lawson Soukup

He is a student-athlete for Augustana College who serves as a goalkeeper for the men's water polo team.

The details

The Vikings built momentum against Washington & Jefferson by scoring consecutive goals to close the third quarter with a 12-6 lead. However, the team struggled against Penn State Behrend, which surged late with three unanswered goals between 5:19 and 3:52 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

October 26, 2026: MPSF Weekend I matches concluded.
November 6, 2026: Augustana hosts MPSF Weekend II and plays Johns Hopkins at 6 p.m.
November 7, 2026: MPSF Weekend II matches continue.
November 8, 2026: MPSF Weekend II matches conclude.

Season Trajectory

The results of this weekend impact the Vikings' standing heading into the next conference event. The team will look to adjust its rotation and defensive strategy before hosting the remainder of the MPSF schedule in November.

The 1-1 split forces the Vikings to focus on securing a win against Johns Hopkins in their next outing to improve their conference standing. Fans should note the high scoring output in both matches, which indicates a potential for aggressive offensive play in future games.

The takeaway

The team must tighten its defensive pressure in the final minutes to avoid narrow losses against conference opponents. Consistency in goal scoring and saves remains the primary factor for the Vikings as they prepare to host future events.

What happens next

Augustana College will host the MPSF Weekend II in Baltimore on November 6, 7, and 8, 2026. The team is scheduled to play against Johns Hopkins on November 6 at 6 p.m.