Women's Water Polo | 2/14/2026 11:30:00 PM

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Water polo completed Saturday action with competitive matchups against La Salle and Villanova, falling 11-9 and 16-11, respectively.

TURNING POINTS
Vs. La Salle:
The opening matchup stayed close through the first three quarters, with the teams tied at 7-7 heading into the final period. La Salle pulled ahead in the fourth quarter, creating separation late and holding on for the win despite Saint Francis staying within striking distance throughout the match.

Vs. Villanova:
The afternoon matchup remained competitive through three quarters, with Saint Francis staying within reach heading into the final period. Villanova used a strong fourth quarter to create separation late and close out the contest.

POOL HIGHLIGHTS
Vs. La Salle:
Saint Francis scored eight goals on 24 attempts and totaled 12:53 of possession in the opening matchup. Caylah Olay led the offense with three goals on six shots while drawing six ejections, adding two steals and a sprint win. Lucy Willis followed with two goals on three attempts, while Bella Castaneda contributed three assists and two steals. Defensively, Megan Marlin recorded three field blocks and two steals, and Victoria Tamarit anchored the defensive effort with 12 saves in goal.

Vs. Villanova:
The Red Flash totaled 11 goals on 30 attempts and recorded 18:34 of possession in the afternoon contest. Olay paced Saint Francis with five goals on 10 shots, adding an assist and a steal. Marlin delivered a strong all-around performance with two goals, two assists, and a team-high seven steals, while Castaneda added two goals. In goal, Tamarit finished with eight saves, along with an assist and a steal.

FLASH NUGGETS
Vs. La Salle:
Saint Francis finished 8-for-24 from the field.
Caylah Olay scored three goals and drew six ejections.
Lucy Willis added two goals on three shots.
Bella Castaneda recorded three assists and two steals.
Victoria Tamarit recorded 12 saves in goal.

Vs. Villanova:
Saint Francis totaled 11 goals with contributions from multiple players.
Olay led the Red Flash with five goals.
Marlin recorded seven steals to pace the defensive effort.
Castaneda scored twice on three attempts.
Tamarit finished with eight saves in goal.

ON DECK
Saint Francis returns to action tomorrow morning with a matchup against Bucknell Bison at 9 a.m. in Lewisburg, Pa.