LEXINGTON, Va. – After splitting action Saturday, the VMI Water Polo Team scored another exciting win on Sunday, defeating McKendree 10-9 in overtime to wrap up the VMI Invite.
The win gives VMI its second win of the weekend and season, holding an even 2-2 record after four contests.
Key Stats
- Fitzsimmons, Novotny, Sadie Smith all record hat tricks
- VMI outshoots McKendree 44-41, is a perfect 6-0 on sprints, collects five steals
- Caragh Osborne records second goal of season in win
- Ysabel Casillas records career-high 14 saves in win
How it Happened
- McKendree strikes first, Sarah Fitzsimmons evens the score at the 2:16 mark
- Bearcats jump out to 3-2 advantage, VMI scores three straight
- The Keydets would hold a 7-5 lead with less than five to play in the fourth before a McKendree rally gave the Bearcats a 8-7 lead at the 1:26 mark
- With a minute to play, Novtony cashed in on a rebound chance to force overtime
- In overtime, Osborne and Fitzsimmons scored consecutive goals to seal the VMI victory
What's Next
VMI will remain in Lexington, welcoming Salem to the VMI Aquatic Center next Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
