July 30, 2009

Indiana's Wyckoff Sisters Wrap Up USA Water Polo Open National Title

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana University freshman Cassie Wyckoff (Los Altos, Calif./Los Altos) started at goalkeeper during the final three games of the USA Open (20-Over) National Championship in Stockton, Calif. for the Stanford Red club team, including a 12-11 overtime victory against the New York Athletic Club A team in the title game.

Wyckoff's stellar play in goal was crucial during the waning moments of the game as she made a key block to help send the game into overtime. She also started in an 8-7 semifinal win against Diablo and an 8-4 pool play victory against the New York Athletic Club A team.

Wyckoff joined the Stanford Red team after being called up from the Stanford White (B) team following the 20-Under tournament, which Stanford Red also won.

Cassie's sister, Indiana sophomore Lauren Wyckoff (Los Altos, Calif./Los Altos), played a key role in the impressive run during both tournaments for Stanford Red, including a goal scored in the 20-Under title game.

The duo became part of the first Stanford Water Polo Club team to claim both the 20-Under and Open titles in the same year, finishing the week with a 14-0 overall record.

Release courtesy Indiana University Athletic Communications


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