Women's Water Polo | 3/29/2026 2:00:00 PM

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Saint Francis earned a 13-7 victory over Gannon in the March 29 matchup, closing out the Salem Invite with a strong team performance.

TURNING POINTS
Saint Francis took control early, building a 2-1 lead after the first quarter. The Red Flash extended their advantage to 4-2 at halftime and continued to apply pressure on both offense and defense in the third quarter, pushing the lead to 7-4. Maintaining control throughout the final frame, Saint Francis closed out the game with a 13-7 win.

POOL HIGHLIGHTS
Caylah Olay led the offense with four goals, adding two blocks while drawing multiple ejections and a penalty. Sofia Maioriello scored two goals and led the team with four assists, helping run the offense alongside Lexanny Gonzalez, who also had two goals and four assists.

Megan Marlin and Lucy Willis each added two goals, with Marlin also tallying four steals and a block on the defensive end. Sarah Hartwell added a goal, while Aubrey Miller distributed the ball with two assists. In goal, Victoria Tamarit recorded nine saves and five steals, helping limit Gannon's scoring opportunities and keep the Red Flash in control throughout the game.

FLASH NUGGETS
Caylah Olay led all scorers with four goals.
Sofia Maioriello and Lexanny Gonzalez each contributed two goals and four assists.
Megan Marlin and Lucy Willis each recorded two goals, with Marlin adding four steals and a block.
Aubrey Miller and Sarah Hartwell each contributed defensively with steals while also supporting the offense.
Victoria Tamarit finished with nine saves and five steals in goal.
Saint Francis completed a 3-0 run across its matches at the Salem Invite.

ON DECK
The spring season will conclude at the CWPA Championships on April 10-12 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The three-day event will determine the conference champion and automatic qualifiers for the NCAA Tournament.