LEXINGTON, Va. - The VMI Water Polo Team opened its weekend competition in the VMI Invite on Saturday, falling in a tight battle to Saint Francis before losing to Bucknell.
Game 1 – L, 13-18 vs. Saint Francis (PA)
- Smith trio (Sadie, Sydney, Makynna) each net four goals,
Meagan Riding scores
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Taylor Hammond (4) and
Ysabel Casillas (3) combine for seven saves
- Saint Francis jumped out to a 6-1 advantage in the first, Keydets outscore Red Flash 4-3 in the second
- After Saint Francis got one-goal back in the third, the teams each netted four in the final frame (18-13, Saint Francis)
Game 2 - L, 13-21 vs. Bucknell
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Meagan Riding,
Makynna Smith each record hat tricks
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Noa Ziv,
Hollie Sauceda and
Sadie Smith score two apiece
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Ysabel Casillas totals seven saves including three five-meter penalties
- Bucknell opened up by scoring four of the first five, but VMI hung close scoring three in the first and second to trail 9-6 at the break
- The teams traded scores in the third, with the Bison adding one margin to their lead before taking control in the fourth and claiming the contest
Senior Day
VMI is having its senior day early this year, honoring
Sadie Smith,
Sydney Smith and
Julia Ward on Sunday.
Sunday, Feb. 8
9:00 AM – VMI vs. Salem (Senior Day) – ESPN+ - Stats
