Water Polo Defeats Mount St. Mary's 10-9

LEXINGTON, Va.- The Bucknell Bison women's water polo team began the VMI Invite with a 10-9 victory over the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers. Bucknell (3-1) has now won three straight games - all one goal contests. Mount St. Mary's dropped to 3-2. The Bison also played an exhibition match against the University of Toronto and fell 9-7 against the Canadian powerhouse.

Mount St. Mary's Recap

Two Bison players led the team with three goals apiece. Olivia Hopper continued her impressive freshman season by improving her goal amount to a team-leading eight. Gwen Kallmeyer now has four tallies on the season.

Bucknell led 3-2 after the first period. Hopper and Kallmeyer paired goals with a tally from freshman Hayden Hedstrom.

The Bison ran its advantage to a 6-3 halftime lead. Hopper added two more goals and Campbell Collins found the back of the net.

The Orange & Blue's offense stagnated in the third period only scoring one goal courtesy of Kallmeyer. The Mount tallied three scores to move within 7-6.

Both teams scored three goals in the final stanza. Bucknell's two South African players Boati Motau and Caitlin Stott each deposited a score and Kallmeyer scored the for the last time to build a 10-7 lead. The Mount refused to quit and punished the net twice. The Bison defense held strong and Bucknell won the 10-9 nailbiter.

Toronto Recap

The Bison displayed an excellent showing against a talented Toronto. Olivia Hopper led the team with three goals.

Toronto led 2-0 after the opening quarter and 5-2 at halftime.

Bucknell trailed 8-3 entering the final period despite two goals from Hopper and one from Hayden Hedstrom.

The Orange & Blue displayed tenacious fight outscoring Toronto 4-1 in the final stanza. Sidney Finkler tallied two goals as part of the charge but time ran out on Bucknell.

Up Next

The Bison conclude the VMI Invite tomorrow with two matches against Gannon and McKendree.

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Players Mentioned

Campbell Collins

Sidney Finkler

Hayden Hedstrom

Olivia Hopper

Gwen Kallmeyer

Boati Motau

Caitlin Stott