ERIE, Pa.  -- Senior Jenna Zeyfang (Erie, Pa./Erie First Academy) and freshman MaryEllen Spooner (Springfield, Va./West Springfield) became the first-ever Penn State Behrend women’s water polo players to earn All-America status in the 10-year history of the program as the duo earned notice on the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) Division III team.

Zeyfang was tabbed honorable mention at the two-meter position and Spooner was also named an honorable mention at goalie.

Zeyfang caps her four-year career with her first All-America nod. She was named the 2010 Team MVP after producing her best season in between the pipes. Zeyfang played in all 28 games and made 159 saves, the second-highest saves total in a season.  She ranks second all-time with 378 career saves.

Spooner led the team with 25 goals and ranked second in assists with 14 in her debut season. She also made 50 steals and converted six penalty shots. Spooner, the Team Rookie of the Year, had a season-best three goals against Washington & Jefferson.

Release courtesy PSU-Behrend Athletic Communications