LEXINGTON, Va. – The VMI Water Polo Team returned to action Saturday morning, registering a thrilling 13-12 victory over Mercyhurst to start the day before falling to Toronto later in the day.
Key Stats
- Courtney Novotny has six goals on the day, Sadie Smith nets four
- Sarah Fitzsimmons, Caragh Osborne and Sydney Smith all find the back of the net, including a Smith game-winner with one second remaining
- Ysabel Casillas, Maddie Day both see time in net, registering eight and seven saves apiece
Game 1 – Win, 13-12 vs. Mercyhurst
- Sadie Smith and Sarah Fitzsimmons score two to open the game, Mercyhurst responds with three unanswered (2-3 after 1 quarter)
- Both sides would trade goals as time winded down in the second
- VMI scores three to end the half with a 7-5 advantage, extends lead to four in the third
- Mercyhurst nets 6-of-7 to hold a one-goal lead with 2:27 remaining
- Sadie Smith buried the equalizer with 1:57 remaining, and a late possession led to a Sydney Smith game-winner with one second to play
Game 2 – L, 3-13 vs. Toronto
- Toronto strikes first, but Sydney Smith and Novotny give the Keydets an early 2-1 advantage
- Varsity Blues the next four before Novotny finds the net once again
- With Toronto having the depth advantage, the Varsity Blues score down the stretch to take the contest
What's Next
VMI has one more contest this weekend, facing McKendree on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
How to Follow
The games will be streamed live on ESPN+, with live stats available here.
Remaining VMI Invite Schedule
Sunday, Feb 4
8:00 AM Villanova vs. Toronto
9:30 AM VMI vs. McKendree - ESPN+ - Live Stats
11:00 AM Mount St. Mary's vs. Toronto
12:30 PM Villanova vs. McKendree
2:00 PM Mount St. Mary's vs. Mercyhurst
