PRINCETON, N.J. — The Bucknell University women’s water polo team clinched its first winning weekend since 2022 with a 10-9 overtime victory over La Salle University to conclude the 2025 Princeton Invitational hosted by Princeton University at DeNunzio Pool.
La Salle tallied two late goals to force overtime but the Bison outscored the Explorers 2-1 in the extra time to move above .500 for the first time since February 27, 2022.
For the second straight game Bucknell boasted a diverse and multipronged attack with nine different players scoring a goal – a testament to the Orange & Blue’s recruiting efforts amidst the program’s reloading.
The Explorers led 2-1 after the opening period despite Boati Motau‘s tally.
Izzy Lippolis and Olivia Hopper each scored once and the defense held La Salle to one cage-finder for a three-all halftime score.
Bucknell outplayed La Salle in the third quarter by outscoring the Explorers via a 3-1 count. Bella Schraa opened the scoring followed by a La Salle response. Sidney Finkler replied with her first goal of 2025 and Caitlin Stott made it three straight games with a tally.
The Bison ran its lead to 8-6 on Lehua Bender and Lippolis goals. La Salle scored twice with the last goal coming at 2:31 to force overtime.
Campbell Collins and Ashley Hopper came through with flying colors in the overtime periods giving Bucknell the 10-8 advantage. La Salle fought hard and scored a goal with 1:50 remaining but the Bison allowed no further scoring to cement their second win.
Release courtesy Bucknell University Athletics Communications
