LORETTO, PA. – Saint Francis was able to pick up their first win in program history over an Ivy League school including their opponent tonight, Brown. The Red Flash were able to play stifling defense for all four quarters as they have won their first ever CWPA quarterfinal matchup in program history. This not just the first win over an Ivy League school in program history, but also the first win over a top-20 school in program history. Since the program was started in 2017, the Red Flash have not picked up a first round win the CWPA Tournament until today with their victory against Brown. This was also the first occasion where Saint Francis shutout a top-20 program in the first half of play. Saint Francis was a combined 0-29 against Ivy League opponents in school history going into this contest making this win among the biggest in program history for the Water Polo program.

SAINT FRANCIS 7, BROWN 3

STATS/NOTES

• Junior Emese Szucs led the team with three goals with two of them being in the fourth quarter and helping secure the win for the Red Flash. 
• Haiden Lang, Caylah Olay, Addison Williams, and Abigail Carter all scored one goal each to help the Red Flash offensive attack throughout the game.
• Taylor Halbauer, Novalee Roberto, Addison Williams, and Abigail Carter each notched an assist to guide Saint Francis on offense.
• The Red Flash defense was stifling throughout the contest as at halftime Saint Francis was winning 3-0.
• Goalie Isabel Lumley was fantastic as she pulled in 13 saves to help Saint Francis move on to the next round.

UP NEXT
The Red Flash will move on to the semifinal matchup of the CWPA Tournament for the first time in program history as they take on top-seeded Princeton. The game will start at 12:00 pm and will be streamed live on CWPA TV.