ANN ARBOR, MI. – The Saint Francis Women's Water Polo team split their weekend matchups in Ann Arbor this weekend. The Red Flash won games against Bucknell and Salem but lost matchups against San Jose State and Michigan. Freshman Caylah Olay led the Red Flash with eight goals over the four-game stretch including four against nationally ranked Michigan. 

SAINT FRANCIS 10, BUCKNELL 9

STATS/NOTES

• Senior Taylor Halbauer led the Red Flash with four goals against the Bison and also leading the team with six blocks.
• This was a classic game of back and forth as the game was not only tied 3-3 at half but also tied 8-8 going into the overtime period.
• Addison Williams and Emese Szucs scored one goal a piece in the first overtime period as that was enough for the Red Flash to win.
• Sophomore goalie Isabel Lumley returned to the net and made seventeen saves to help the Red Flash secure victory.

#21 SAN JOSE STATE 10, SAINT FRANCIS 1
 
STATS/NOTES

•  Szucs had the lone goal for the Red Flash in this Saturnday afternoon contest as the Red flash were stymied on offense.
• The Red Flash were unable to score a goal until the third quarter as this was the lowest point total for Saint Francis this season.
• Lumley got the start in goal as she made eight saves to lead the Red Flash.

SAINT FRANCIS 16, SALEM 8

STATS/NOTES

• The Red Flash tied their highest score total of the season as freshmen Novalee Roberto and Olay led the team with three goals a piece.
• This matchup was highlighted by the freshmen class as Lexanny Gonzalez and Ella Brophy each picked up a goal and was their first career goals as members of the Red Flash.
• Kayla Rhoads, Kimberly Frostad, and Williams each picked up two goals as Saint Francis was able to hit on all cylinders with their offensive attack.
• Goalie Grace Raquel led Saint Francis with seven saves with Lumley recording two saves as the duo they held the Tigers to three points at halftime.

#12 MICHIGAN 19, SAINT FRANCIS 5
 
STATS/NOTES

• Olay continues her strong weekend as she led the Red Flash with four goals and also had a block in the contest.
• Freshman Sarah Hartwell scored a goal for Saint Francis as Hartwell scored a goal in her home state of Michigan.
• The Red Flash were unable to score more than two goals in any of the four quartes during the contest.
• In net, it was Lumley who got the start and recorded six saves for Saint Francis. 

UP NEXT
The Red Flash will go on a much longer road trip next weekend as they'll head to California and face off against ten different teams in a week-long period out west.