>> Women's water polo will begin the 2025 season on Jan. 25-26 at the Princeton Invite. The Red Flash will face LIU, Siena and La Salle.
LIU finished the 2024 season with a 22-7 record, falling to Mount St. Mary's in the MAAC Championships. The Sharks also ended the season No. 24 in the Collegiate Water Polo Association's Top 25 Poll.
LIU is currently No. 24 in the CWPA Top 25, as well.
LAST TIME WE MET THE SHARKS
The Sharks are a familiar foe for the Red Flash, having faced LIU four times in program history, including twice last season. Saint Francis fell to LIU 18-10 in their most recent meeting last February.
Sam Eschleman led the Red Flash with four goals in the match with
Caylah Olay earning a hat-trick in the match as well.
THE WORD ON SIENNA
Siena's 2024 record ended 8-18, including a 1-10 record in conference play in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference.
LAST TIME WE MET THE SAINTS
The Red Flash are 7-1 against the Saints, falling to Siena 15-7 in last year's Bruno Classic.
Caylah Olay led Saint Francis in goals with four in the match.
THE WORD ON LA SALLE
La Salle ended with a 15-19 record in the 2024 season, ending their season against Iona in the MAAC Quarterfinals.
LAST TIME WE MET THE EXPLORERS
Like Sienna, Saint Francis last faced La Salle in the Bruno Classic last February, dropping a close 9-7 score.
Olay scored her fourth goal of the match partway through the fourth quarter to tie the game at seven apiece, but the Explores ultimately earned the win.
LAST TIME OUT
Saint Francis concluded the 2024 season with a 12-6 win over Bucknell in the CWPA Championship Tournament, ending the season fifth in the conference.
Caylah Olay led offensive efforts with five goals.
Isabel Lumley earned 12 saves in the win.
UP NEXT
The Red Flash will play Mount St. Mary's, Gannon, Austin and Toronto in the VMI Invite on Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
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