PRINCETON, N.J. — The Wagner College men’s water polo team picked up a 16-11 victory over Iona University at the 2022 Princeton University Invitational hosted by Princeton University.
The Seahawks got off to a fast start against Iona as they outscored the Gaels 5-2 in the opening frame. Freshman Laszio Strasser tallied two goals in the frame for Wagner as sophomores Mattia Bognolo, Kyle Chambers and senior Karl Lovett scored one goal each.
Wagner carried its momentum in the second quarter with four goals to Iona’s two. Bognolo tallied his second of the game as sophomore Angelo Zaina, junior Zsombor Gyémánt and senior Ben Zovickian each punched in solo markers during the frame.
With a 9-5 lead heading to the second half, Wagner added three more goals in the third. Gyémánt scored his second of the contest to accompany solo strikes by sophomore Andrew Cowie and senior Olivér Fodor found the back of the net.
Wagner took a 12-7 lead into the final eight minutes and coasted to a 16-11 victory, earning its second victory of the Josh Hower era.
Strasser and Bognolo each tallied hat tricks in the contest, while Strasser also dished out two assists and Bognolo chipped in a trio. Gyémánt tallied two goals and three assists to accompany a goal and six drawn ejections by Fodor.
Three goalkeepers combined for 10 saves as sophomore Vaughn Bui made has season debut.
Release courtesy Wagner College Athletics Communications
