Women's Water Polo | 3/28/2026 6:00:00 PM

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Saint Francis earned a 22-8 victory over McKendree in the 1:30 p.m. matchup on March 28, highlighted by record-setting performances from Caylah Olay and Sofia Maioriello.

TURNING POINTS
Saint Francis set the tone early, outscoring McKendree 6-3 in the opening quarter to establish an early lead. The Red Flash expanded their advantage in the second quarter, taking an 11-4 lead at halftime. Momentum continued in the third quarter as Saint Francis pushed the score to 15-6, maintaining control on both ends of the pool. The Red Flash closed out the game strong in the fourth quarter, finishing with a 22-8 victory.

POOL HIGHLIGHTS
Caylah Olay and Lexanny Gonzalez led the offense, each finishing with six goals on efficient shooting performances. Sofia Maioriello controlled the pace of the game with a standout eight assists, while also adding a goal and five steals.

Bella Castaneda contributed two goals and four assists, and Laura Knight added two goals and an assist. Sarah Hartwell also finished with two goals and two assists, helping keep the offense moving. Lucy Willis chipped in two goals and added four steals on defense.

In goal, Victoria Tamarit anchored the defense with 10 saves, five steals, and an assist, helping limit McKendree throughout the match.

FLASH NUGGETS
Caylah Olay set the program's all-time career goals record, reaching 279 goals during the game.
Sofia Maioriello set a new Saint Francis single-game record with eight assists.
Saint Francis outscored McKendree in every quarter.
Lexanny Gonzalez and Olay each finished with six goals to lead the Red Flash offense.
Sarah Hartwell and Maioriello both had perfect shooting performances.
The Red Flash finished with 22 goals on 32 attempts.
Victoria Tamarit recorded 10 saves, five steals, and added an assist in goal.

ON DECK
Saint Francis continues play at the Salem Invite on March 29 at 10:30 a.m., facing Gannon in Bridgeport, W.V.