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Women's Water Polo Garrett Murray - Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Iona Sweeps Second Day of Conference Play

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - Iona women's water polo program dominated on day two of MAAC play, picking up wins over Saint Francis Brooklyn 18-10 and wrapping up the day with a big defensive win 13-5 over the Saints of Siena. 

GAME SUMMARY

The opening quarter was kept close with the Gaels earning the one goal advantage, 3-2 after eight minutes of play. The second quarter saw the Gaels create some separation, but the Terriers remained within reach at the break at 9-6. With some great halftime adjustments the Maroon and Gold broke it open with a big third quarter on both ends of the pool. The offense exploded for seven goals while the defense was all over the place holding the terriers to two goals. Both teams found the back of the net twice in the final quarter and the Gaels secured their first MAAC win of the season. 

In game two the Gaels continued to dominate the defensive end of the pool holding the Saints to three goals in the first half and only two in the second. The offense did their part in the first half notching nine goals taking a commanding six goal lead into halftime. The Gaels held on in the second half improving to 2-1 in MAAC play and 9-7 on the season. 

UP NEXT

Iona continues conference play Wednesday at 5:30 pm for their first home game of the season against Conn College. 

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