LEXINGTON, Va. – With its only sub being a backup goalie, the VMI Water Polo team faced off against No. 25 Marist on Saturday evening, falling to the Red Foxes.
With the loss (18-3), VMI drops to 5-9 on the season and is 0-2 against MAAC foes.
Key Stats
- Sydney Smith totals nine shots, scores two of the three goals
- Caragh Osborne finds the back of the net
- Ysabel Casillas has 15 saves; Maddie Day collects three
How it Happened
- Smith's two goals in first quarter kept VMI within striking distance after one (5-2)
- The lack of subs began to catch up to the Keydets, as they were blanked in the second quarter 4-0
- Still, VMI would play gritty defense, allowing just three goals in the third, but were outscored 6-1 in the fourth
Senior Day
VMI has two games on Sunday, first facing the No. 22 LIU Sharks before hosting La Salle for Senior Day, where the Keydets will honor Caragah Osborne prior to the contest.
Remaining VMI Invite Schedule
Sunday, March 17
11:00 AM VMI vs. No. 22 LIU - ESPN+ - Stats
2:00 PM VMI vs. La Salle - ESPN+ - Stats - Senior Day**