Women's Water Polo Knocks off No. 19 Harvard on 1-1 Day at Kinney Natatorium

Saturday, April 6

Lewisburg, Pa.

12:30 PM

Bucknell University

Harvard

Women's Water Polo Knocks off No. 19 Harvard on 1-1 Day at Kinney Natatorium

4/6/2024 6:14:00 PM | Women's Water Polo

LEWISBURG, Pa -On the second day of competition at Kinney Natatorium, Women's Water Polo experienced a split result against No. 19 Harvard and No. 24 Brown. The Bison began their day with a thrilling 11-10 victory over nationally ranked Harvard. However, in the nightcap, Bucknell succumbed to Brown with a final score of 10-4

Game One: Bucknell 11 Harvard 10

Bucknell and Harvard engaged in a back-and-forth battle throughout the entire first half, with neither team gaining more than a one-point advantage. Sophomore center guard Anna Plante and sophomore utility Gwen Kallaeyer kick-started the scoring for the Bison. Shortly after, junior attacker Boati Motau capitalized on consecutive fouls by Harvard, leveling the score at 4-4. Bucknell seized its first lead at 7:35 when Campbell Collins found the back of the net.

Harvard's senior center defender Josie Mobley responded with two quick goals in an attempt to regain the lead.

Senior attacker Isabelle Monaghan assisted sophomore center Bella Schraa for a powerful goal, and Schraa followed up with her second goal of the game. Motau completed her hat trick, securing the Bison's eighth goal and extending their lead to 8-5 at halftime.

Bucknell's momentum remained unyielding against Harvard's efforts. The team maintained its intensity and showed no signs of slowing down. Despite Harvard's attempts to narrow the gap, the Crimson fell short in their endeavors.

The Bison showcased their depth with six different goal scorers: Campbell, Catilin Stott, Monaghan, and Plante each contributed one goal, while Schraa netted two and Motau secured three.

Game Two: Bucknell 4 Brown 10

The game had a slow start, with neither team finding the back of the net until the second quarter. The Bison and Tigers exchanged shots throughout the first half. Bucknell managed to score with goals from Kallmeyer and Monaghan.

Princeton responded with goals from freshman Hanna Tidrenczel, Aubrie Anderson, Gaby Montalvo, and sophomore Ella Palmer.

As the score gap widened between the two teams, the Bison struggled to find scoring opportunities. Kallmeyer secured her third and final goal for the Bisons with 4:37 remaining on the clock.

Up next the Bison take on Princeton Sunday at 12 PM.