Princeton University
#18 Navy
Men's Water Polo Falls in Eastern Semifinals to Navy 8-5
November 21, 2010 | Men's Water Polo
Down 4-0 at the half, Princeton scored twice to start the third quarter to close the game to two goals. Matt Hale scored both goals, the first on a five-meter penalty shot and the second coming with an extra man, but Navy added a goal late in the quarter to lead 5-2.
Both teams scored three times over the final frame, but Princeton could get no closer in the 8-5 loss. Jack Ruth scored on a 6 on 5 and at even strength to make the score 7-4 late and Hale added the Tigers final goal. Mike Merlone made six saves in goal.
Princeton is now 18-8 overall and will play for third-place tomorrow at 1 p.m., against 17th-ranked Bucknell.
Navy 4 0 1 3 - 8
Princeton 0 0 2 3 - 5
Goals: Hale 3, Ruth 2.
Saves: Merlone 6.