ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Red Flash of Saint Francis University dropped both games on day one of the University of Michigan’s Wolverine Invitational by falling to No. 22-ranked Long Island University, 16-8, and the host/No. 11 Wolverines, 18-2.
Despite ending the first period tied at three-all versus Long Island, the Sharks pulled away to acquire a 10-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Saint Francis had goals by Maysen Seile (El Cajon, Calif.) and Kimberly Frostad (Regina, Saskatchewan) in the game’s final eight minutes, but were unable to land a victory against Long Island.
In the Red Flash and Wolverines season-opening Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) contest, the home team raced out to a 10-0 lead in the first half and never looked back. The Red Flash prevented a shutout with goals in the fourth quarter by Sam Eschleman (Reading, Pa.) and Lexanny Gonzalez (Sinking Spring, Pa.).
Emese Szucs led SFU with three goals in the two games, while Megan Marlin (Flower Mound, Texas) and Kayla Rhoads (Oceanside, Calif.) each tallied two assists on the day to lead the Red Flash.
Isabel Lumley (Brisbane, Australia) recorded 17 saves in goal.
Information courtesy Saint Francis University Athletics Communications
