WOMEN'S WATER POLO SPLITS MAAC ACTION OVER WEEKEND TO IMPROVE TO 3-3
4/14/2009 8:45:20 AM
Iona d. St. Francis (NY), 10-7
The Terriers had a valiant effort in their loss to Iona during their first MAAC conference contest of the day. The game was tied up until the third quarter, when the Gales jumped ahead with three unanswered goals and never looked back. Andrea Dolnay led all scorers with six goals and she added two steals and three drawn ejections. Sophomore Thalita Paladino was the other Terrier scoring for SFC, also contributing with four drawn ejections and two drawn penalty shots. Brandy Creek had a strong showing in the cage with seven saves and two steals.
St. Francis (NY) d. Marist, 10-7
The Terriers bounced back strong after the loss to Iona to take the second MAAC contest of the day on Saturday. SFC set the tone of the game early, jumping out to the 3-1 lead after the first quarter. However the reigning MAAC champion Marist proved they would not go down quietly when they tied the game at five goals a piece at the end of the third quarter. Still, the Terriers left the best for the last outscoring their opponent 5-2 in the last period of the game adding another well deserved victory to their record. With four goals Andrea Dolnay once again proved to be the best player in the game for SFC. Senior Kristine Vessey and sophomore Thalita Paladino, each contributed with two goals of their own, while junior Emily Matthews and freshman Paloma Szivos each scored one goal a piece. Brittany Ryburn had an outstanding game in the goal, collecting an impressive 13 saves and four steals in her effort.