Bucknell University Athletics
Saturday, January 31
Princeton, N.J.
10:30 a.m.
Bucknell University
8
vs
14
Wagner
Photo by: Steven Schoenfelder
Water Polo Falls 14-8 to No. 24 Wagner
1/31/2026 2:28:00 PM | Women's Water Polo
PRINCETON, N.J.- Bucknell (2-1) tasted defeat for the first time in 2026 with a 14-8 loss to No. 24 Wagner (1-2). The Bison kept pace with the Seahawks before an extended 8-2 run separated Wagner from its unranked foe.
Bucknell posted double-digit efforts in its first two games but Wagner's defensive formation proved a tougher nut to crack. Britta Coultas and Olivia Hopper led the Bison attack with two goals each. Hopper finished the weekend with seven goals in three goals. She scored 89 last year as part of her honorable mention All-American freshman season.Â
Olivia Hopper scored both of her goals in the first quarter for a 2-1 Bison lead. Wagner reclaimed the advantage before Gwen Kallmeyer tied the contest at 3-3. The Seahawks tallied again before the quarter ended to restore their previous situation.
Wagner scored three more times before Kenzi Shaw's goal ended their streak. The Seahawks got the goal back and Ashley Hopper found the net with 11 seconds before halftime.
Wagner essentially iced the game in the third quarter with three straight goals.
The Bison cut the deficit to 12-8 with 2:28 left but two insurance goals sealed Wagner's win.
Bucknell heads to the VMI Invite next weekend.
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Bucknell posted double-digit efforts in its first two games but Wagner's defensive formation proved a tougher nut to crack. Britta Coultas and Olivia Hopper led the Bison attack with two goals each. Hopper finished the weekend with seven goals in three goals. She scored 89 last year as part of her honorable mention All-American freshman season.Â
Olivia Hopper scored both of her goals in the first quarter for a 2-1 Bison lead. Wagner reclaimed the advantage before Gwen Kallmeyer tied the contest at 3-3. The Seahawks tallied again before the quarter ended to restore their previous situation.
Wagner scored three more times before Kenzi Shaw's goal ended their streak. The Seahawks got the goal back and Ashley Hopper found the net with 11 seconds before halftime.
Wagner essentially iced the game in the third quarter with three straight goals.
The Bison cut the deficit to 12-8 with 2:28 left but two insurance goals sealed Wagner's win.
Bucknell heads to the VMI Invite next weekend.
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