Whittier, Calif. – The VMI Water Polo Team opened its 2026 campaign with a 12-9 victory at Whittier on Thursday evening.

Key Stats
- Sadie Smith led the team with four goals
- Noa Ziv and Hailey Minnich added two goals apiece
- Hollie Sauceda, Sydney Smith, and Makynna Smith each added a goal in the effort

- Maddie Day totaled three saves
How it Happened
The Keydets would jump out to a narrow lead, outscoring the Poets 3-2, 3-2 in the first two quarters
- Holding a 6-4 advantage at the break before finishing strong with a 4-2 fourth quarter to ultimately take the contest by three