LEXINGTON, Va. – The VMI water polo team will begin the 2022 season this weekend at the Bucknell University Invitational, with four matches scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

VMI will begin the season with a match Saturday at 1 p.m. against Gannon University, followed by a 6:20 p.m. clash with St. Francis University (Pa.). The Keydets will face Mount St. Mary's University (Md.) and Wagner College Sunday at 10:40 a.m. and 1:20 p.m., respectively.

VMI is starting varsity competition earlier in the calendar year than in any season in program history. The Keydets advanced to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championship Game last spring for the first time, and trailed by just one goal with three minutes left in the title matchup.

BUCKNELL SPECTATOR POLICY:  Bison Athletics and the Bucknell women's water polo team are pleased to welcome fans back to Kinney Natatorium this season. Please note that Bucknell's spectator policy recently changed, and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test is now required for entry. CLICK HERE for more details on the updated policy.

The Keydets will travel to New Jersey next weekend for the Princeton Invitational.