Women's Water Polo | 2/28/2026 6:55:00 PM

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Red Flash swept Saturday's matchups, defeating Grove City 18-7 in the morning and Gannon 12-8 in the afternoon.

TURNING POINTS
vs. Grove City:
Saint Francis gained control early, building a 6-4 lead after the opening quarter and extending the advantage to 12-4 at halftime. The Red Flash continued to apply pressure in the second half, maintaining control to secure the victory.

vs. Gannon:
Saint Francis scored six times in the opening quarter and carried an 8-6 lead into halftime. The Red Flash remained composed of a one-goal contest after three quarters before pulling away in the fourth, closing the match on a 12-8 final.

POOL HIGHLIGHTS
vs. Grove City:
Saint Francis converted efficiently on offense, finishing with 18 goals on 27 attempts. Caylah Olay led the attack with five goals and three assists, while Lexanny Gonzalez added three goals and three assists. Megan Marlin and Lucy Willis contributed key goals and defensive plays, and Victoria Tamarit added a goal and four saves in goal.

vs. Gannon:
Caylah Olay powered the Red Flash offense with eight goals on nine attempts. Lucy Willis added three goals, while Saint Francis created opportunities through ball movement and drawn exclusions. Victoria Tamarit recorded crucial saves and steals to help seal the win.

FLASH NUGGETS
vs. Grove City:
Saint Francis scored 18 goals on 27 attempts.
Caylah Olay finished with five goals, three assists, and four steals.
Lexanny Gonzalez recorded three goals, three assists, and two blocks.
Lucy Willis tallied two goals, two exclusions drawn, and a steal.
Victoria Tamarit added a goal, four saves, a block, and a steal.
 
vs. Gannon:
Caylah Olay recorded a game-high eight goals and an assist.
Lucy Willis added three goals and drew three exclusions.
Sarah Hartwell contributed two steals on defense.
Victoria Tamarit finished with three saves and a steal in goal.

ON DECK
Saint Francis will travel to St. Petersburg, Florida, for Spring Break training and practice. The Red Flash will return to the pool for senior night on March 14 with a home matchup against Washington & Jefferson at Stokes Natatorium in Loretto, Pa.