Women's Water Polo | 3/27/2026 10:00:00 PM

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Red Flash secured an 18-3 victory over Mercyhurst Lakers in the 7:30 p.m. matchup on March 27, marking the head coach's 200th career win.

TURNING POINTS
Saint Francis jumped out to a dominant start, shutting out Mercyhurst 6-0 in the opening quarter. The Red Flash continued to extend their lead in the second quarter, taking a 13-1 advantage at halftime. Saint Francis maintained control in the third quarter, pushing the score to 16-3, before closing out the game with an 18-3 final score in the fourth.

POOL HIGHLIGHTS
Saint Francis saw a balanced scoring effort led by Laura Knight, Caylah Olay, and Lexanny Gonzalez, who each finished with three goals to pace the offense. Megan Marlin added two goals while contributing across the stat sheet with four steals and a block.

The Red Flash moved the ball effectively throughout the matchup, as Sofia Maioriello recorded five assists and Sarah Hartwell added four to set up the offense. In goal, Victoria Tamarit contributed a steady defensive presence with six saves and five steals to help limit Mercyhurst to just three goals.

FLASH NUGGETS
The victory marked head coach Jay O'Neil's 200th career win.
Saint Francis controlled possession for 29:24.
Nine different Red Flash players scored in the win.
Laura Knight, Lexanny Gonzalez, Lucy Willis, and Caylah Olay each contributed three goals, with Gonzalez and Willis also adding multiple blocks.
Megan Marlin added two goals, four steals, and a block.
Sofia Maioriello recorded five assists, and Sarah Hartwell added four assists.
Bella Castaneda finished with two assists and two steals, while Aubrey Miller added three assists, two steals, and a block.
Victoria Tamarit tallied six saves and five steals in goal, also adding a goal.

ON DECK
Saint Francis continues play at the Salem Invite on March 28 at 1:30 p.m., facing the McKendree Bearcats in Bridgeport, W.V.