Villanova Stuns Mercyhurst College 11-10 OT at Bucknell Invitational
LEWISBURG, Pa. --
The Mercyhurst College women's water polo team fell 11-10 in
overtime to Villanova University at the Bison Invitational hosted
by Bucknell University.
Junior Rachel Griepsma totaled five goals on the
evening to lead the Lakers, while freshman Lisett
Calderon notched two goals. Juniors Alyssa
Katerberg and Nicole Nelson and freshman
Laura Hennessy added one marker apiece.
Mercyhurst took at 2-1 lead after one quarter, and was ahead 5-4 at
halftime. Villanova struck back with a 3-1 third quarter, but the
Lakers responded by scoring twice during the final quarter to tie
the game at 8-8. Villanova outscored Mercyhurst 2-1 during the
first overtime session, and a 1-1 second overtime provided the
Wildcats with an 11-10 victory.
Mercyhurst is now 0-2 on the season.
Release courtesy Mercyhurst Athletic Communications