Box Score ST. PAUL, Minn. – Sophomore Courtney Novotny and freshman Sadie Smith each had five goals and an assist Friday night as the VMI women's water polo team defeated Macalester College 14-7 in the first of four games at the Macalester Invite.

Sadie Smith also had seven steals, two shy of tying the school record.

The Keydets led 3-2 early in the second period, then used a 7-1 surge into the third quarter to forge a 10-3 lead and pull away.

Highlights:
*Katie Lloyd made eight saves
*Caragh Osborne posted a goal, two assists and four steals
*Gia Donatelli had a goal and three assists
*Julia Ward had a goal, two assists and two steals
*Sydney Smith had a goal and assist

Next Time:
The Keydets face Augustana (10:30 a.m.) and Carthage (5 p.m.) Colleges Saturday.