ANN ARBOR, MI - The Iona College women's water polo team picked up two wins on day one of the Wolverine Invite in Ann Arbor. The Gaels defeated Mercyhurst 14-8 in game one before defeating Ganoon 16-9 in game two.

Against Mercyhurst, the Gaels were led by senior Maggie Wood's five points on four goal and an assist. Wood drew three kickouts and defensively had a steal and a field block. Freshman Amy Olsen also had four goals and picked up a steal. Junior Cecilia Leonard had two goals, two assists and two steals. Sophomore Lauren Scheetz had two goals and an assist. Junior Mackenzie Mone had a goal, assist and three steals. Sophomore Alyssa Turza had a goal, steal and drew a kickout. Senior Kathleen Link had eight saves, three steals and three assists.

In game two against Gannon, freshman Erika Lauraitis had four goals, an assist and drew a kickout. Olsen had another monster game with three goals. Mone had two goals and an assist. Freshman Sarah Hanly had two goals and two field blocks. Wood had a goal and two assists while Leonard also had two assists. Sophomore Terra Shelton had a goal, a steal and drew two kickouts. Turza and Scheetz each had a goal and an assist, with freshman Hannah Cross adding a goal. Juliana Kiesselbach had four saves in the first half. Freshman Marisa Gaynor made eight saves in the second half, and had two assists.

The Gaels are back in action for two more games, beginning with a contest against No. 19 Maryland at 9:15 am before taking on Michigan at 3:45 pm.