ANN ARBOR, MI - The Iona College women's water polo team avenged an early season loss and defeated No. 19 Maryland in their third contest at the Wolverine Invite. The Gaels used a 8-3 advantage in quarters two and three en route to a 14-9 victory. The Gaels were unable to replicate their success in their final matchup, falling to Michigan 10-6.

Senior Maggie Wood had five goals and an assist, and drew four kickouts. Junior Mackenzie Mone had four goals, four steals and drew two kickouts. Freshman Amy Olsen had three goals, an assist and drew three kickouts. Junior Cecilia Leonard had a goal, three assists and a field block. Sophomore Alyssa Turza had a goal while senior Sam Cody had a steal. Senior Kathleen Link had ten saves and three assists.

Against the Wolverines, the Gaels trailed only by one at half before Michigan outscored Iona 4-0 in the third. Leonard was the top scorer for the Maroon & Gold, with three goals and two assists. Olsen had two goals and drew one kickout. Mone had the final Iona goal, along with a steal and a field block on defense. Link made ten saves, including seven in the first quarter.

The Gaels travel to California next, beginning on Mar. 17 with a matchup with Concordia at 3:00 pm.